# Building permits at 5556 N Broadway, Chicago, IL Nine permits on record here. The newest, Oct 3, 2025: Installation of an internally illuminated linear channel letter wall signage for boostmobile at 5556 N. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 24 more permits (23 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 3, 2025 | Sign | Installation of an internally illuminated linear channel letter wall signage for boostmobile at 5556 N broadway chicago IL 60640. | $6,500 | [101073475](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073475/) | | Sep 16, 2025 | Sign | Installation of an internally illuminated linear channel letter wall signage for boostmobile at 5556 N broadway chicago IL 60640. | $4,800 | [101073476](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073476/) | | Dec 12, 2018 | Sign | North elevation: 9'-11" x 2'-6" led illuminated wall sign "logo boostmobile" | $4,200 | [100763635](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100763635/) | | Dec 12, 2018 | Sign | East elevation: 17'-8" x 2'-7" led illuminated wall sign "logo boostmobile" | $4,200 | [100763631](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100763631/) | | Mar 28, 2016 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4018-71715 | $774 | [B100641800](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100641800/) | | Oct 22, 2009 | Sign | T mobile wall sign on north elevation | $900 | [100310913](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100310913/) | | Oct 22, 2009 | Sign | T mobile wall sign on east elevation | $950 | [100310908](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100310908/) | | Apr 10, 2008 | Sign | Single face sign mounted on east elevation of building. Switch is part of UL sign. | $4,000 | [100226084](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100226084/) | | Mar 19, 2008 | Sign | Single face sign mounted on north elevation of building. Switch is part of UL sign. | $4,000 | [100226077](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100226077/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 24 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [5518 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5518-n-winthrop-ave/) | 680 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 700 SQ. FT. Location: reper existing exterior brick walls & parapet wall. | $35,980 | [B200514508](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514508/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [1055 W Bryn Mawr Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1055-w-bryn-mawr-ave/) | 770 ft E | Sign | Installation of (1) 13'9"l x 1'6"ht x 0'3"thk internally illuminated channel letter wall sign c/w raceway for lenscrafters at 1055 W bryn mawr avenue, chicago, IL 60660. | $4,450 | [101083385](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083385/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [5710 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5710-n-broadway/) | 850 ft N | Other | Decommissioning / removal of existing communication equipment. Decommissioning and removal of a wireless site, including complete removal of antennas, equipment, mounts and cabinets. Location: rooftop. | $7,500 | [B200480861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480861/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [5526 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5526-n-broadway/) | 310 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: alteration to add one dwelling unit in basement and enclosed rear porch in 2-story building with 2 dwelling units. Includes window replacement. Total 3 dwelling units w/ 3 parking spots (occupancy group R-5; type iii-b construction) | $200,000 | [101076866](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076866/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5538 N Magnolia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5538-n-magnolia-ave/) | 390 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Temporary structure: new installation. Tent (open sides) - assembly - 600 SQ. FT. Electrical work = no. Non-sewer toilets: 1. Install date: 9/5/2026; removal date: 9/6/2026. | Not listed | [B200467990](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467990/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [5630 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5630-n-winthrop-ave/) | 680 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). | $100 | [B200474638](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474638/) | | May 27, 2026 | [5630 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5630-n-broadway/) | 400 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101010545 to revise all 3rd thru 5th floor balconies and 2nd floor roof decks to eliminate concrete topping and infill HVAC shaft and convert 1st floor commercial space to vanilla box per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspec | $20,000 | [101075533](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075533/) | | May 19, 2026 | [1221 W Catalpa Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1221-w-catalpa-ave/) | 690 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 110 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: garage. | $1,500 | [B200470776](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470776/) | | May 11, 2026 | [1062 W Bryn Mawr Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1062-w-bryn-mawr-ave/) | 690 ft E | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Length: 350 FT., max. Height: 90 FT. Location: east aand south. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200464918](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464918/) | | May 11, 2026 | [1062 W Bryn Mawr Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1062-w-bryn-mawr-ave/) | 690 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 7500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 60sq. FT., Excavation =. Location: north, east and south elevatin. | $714,125 | [B200464635](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464635/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5630 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5630-n-broadway/) | 400 ft N | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit no 100901757 to change garage doors from screen door to insulated overhead door. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), rear garage. | $2,000 | [B200466008](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466008/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 16, 2026 | [1021 W Bryn Mawr Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1021-w-bryn-mawr-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 6000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: steep roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020409. | $104,500 | [B200515925](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515925/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [1021 W Bryn Mawr Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1021-w-bryn-mawr-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 10000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020409. | $215,000 | [B200510656](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510656/) | | Oct 14, 2026 | [5434 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5434-n-winthrop-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1450 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front, sides and back. | $18,500 | [B200515699](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515699/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [5449 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5449-n-wayne-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self cert - 2019 CBC: renovation of existing (2-story) masonry 2-flat residence with new framedaddition to the rear. Duplex existing dwelling unit 1 down into unfinished basement. New underpinning of unfinished basement. Renovate existing unit 2 on second floor. New mechanical system within each dwe | $600,000 | [101086651](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086651/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [1041 W Catalpa Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1041-w-catalpa-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 189; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 23. Affects: 5 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: replace windows. | $169,080 | [B200510170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510170/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [5535 N Kenmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5535-n-kenmore-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 700 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: near roof. | $68,725 | [B200510494](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510494/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [5523 N Kenmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5523-n-kenmore-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, replace basement underground broken sanitary. | $136,900 | [B200507332](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507332/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [5410 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5410-n-winthrop-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $1,300 | [B200475438](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475438/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [5734 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5734-n-winthrop-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north, south,west common brick walls. | $55,000 | [B200474545](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474545/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [5619 N Glenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5619-n-glenwood-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 1000 SQ. FT. Location: parapet walls; north, east and south elevation. | $32,300 | [B200473581](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473581/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [5603 N Glenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5603-n-glenwood-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 240 SQ. FT. Location: masonry repair work. | $93,265 | [B200472669](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472669/) | | May 27, 2026 | [5418 N Lakewood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5418-n-lakewood-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | New building | Proposed 3 car garage w/unfinished storage loft serving an existing 2 story SFR, per plans. | $48,260 | [101081156](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081156/) | | May 13, 2026 | [5428 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5428-n-winthrop-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Elevator | Installation of (1) one eg passenger elevator, 2100lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 6 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $141,300 | [101083476](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083476/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/zoning-board-of-appeals.html ## More on this street Other addresses on N Broadway with permits, nearest house number first: - [5539 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5539-n-broadway/): newest permit May 22, 2025 - [5526 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5526-n-broadway/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026 - [5619 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5619-n-broadway/): newest permit Apr 30, 2025 - [5630 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5630-n-broadway/): newest permit May 27, 2026 - [5657 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5657-n-broadway/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026 - [5454 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5454-n-broadway/): newest permit Jan 29, 2026 - [5448 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5448-n-broadway/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025 - [5447 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5447-n-broadway/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025 - [5439 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5439-n-broadway/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025 - [5427 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5427-n-broadway/): newest permit Jul 9, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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