# Building permits at 5601 S Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $850,000 new building at 5617 S Nottingham Ave, permitted Sep 8. 19 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 26, 2025: Installation of internally illuminated wall sign to read "total wireless" on west elevation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 5 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 710 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 26, 2025 | Sign | Installation of internally illuminated wall sign to read "total wireless" on west elevation, connecting to existing leads | $8,823 | [101065124](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065124/) | | Mar 30, 2021 | Sign | Led illuminated wall sign on west elevation for 49 square feet of text | $3,000 | [100908273](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100908273/) | | Aug 31, 2010 | Sign | Channel letters on west wall | $4,000 | [100349094](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100349094/) | | Aug 9, 2010 | Sign | Installation of new double face multi-tenant pole sign replacing existing one. (Sign projects public) | $5,000 | [100332724](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100332724/) | | Jun 15, 2010 | Alteration or repair | New fast food restaurant into existing shopping plaza as per plans. | $40,000 | [100326322](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100326322/) | | Jun 2, 2010 | Sign | Install channel letter sign above store front. Unit d | $4,000 | [100337038](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100337038/) | | Apr 29, 2010 | Sign | Installation of channel letters on raceway centered on store in strip center. | $3,000 | [100329731](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100329731/) | | Feb 5, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation for new hair salon in existing 1 story, type II retail building as per plans | $20,000 | [100328258](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100328258/) | | Dec 23, 2009 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 340-11602-01 | $350 | [B100324874](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100324874/) | | Dec 11, 2009 | Sign | Furnish and install 3' x20' channel neon letters with tag line box copy will read t-mobile limited exclusive dealer | $500 | [100321318](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100321318/) | | Oct 22, 2009 | Sign | Elevation facing harlem avenue | $100 | [100310252](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100310252/) | | Oct 19, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation for new retail space in existing 1 story, type II retail building as per plans | $20,000 | [100313586](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100313586/) | | Oct 13, 2009 | Plumbing | Revision to permit 100284050 to change plumber contractor. Subject to field inspection | Not listed | [100315227](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100315227/) | | Oct 1, 2009 | Other | New service 800 amp 3 ph 4 W 120/208v overhead with 6 meters and 6 sub panels. There is existing permit for this job #100284050.change of contractores name. | Not listed | [B100311811](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100311811/) | | Aug 24, 2009 | Other | Revision to permit # 100293507 to due to landlord utility closet, relocated toilet same equipment per plans | Not listed | [100307342](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100307342/) | | Aug 13, 2009 | Sign | Elevation facing west 56th street | $100 | [100302543](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100302543/) | | Aug 13, 2009 | Sign | Elevation facing harlem avenue | $100 | [100302540](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100302540/) | | Jul 24, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Interior build-out of new retail/restaurant space in existing one story bldg including arch, elec, plbg, and HVAC as per plans. Conditional permit subject to audit and field inspection. | $130,000 | [100293507](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100293507/) | | Jun 9, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to convert 1 space into 5 spaces in existing 1 story, type II construction retail building as per plans. | $60,000 | [100284050](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100284050/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 5 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 7, 2026 | [5543 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5543-s-harlem-ave/) | 200 ft N | Sign | Illuminated wall sign; west elevation; 78 sq/ft; fannie may | $4,000 | [101081296](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081296/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 8, 2026 | [5617 S Nottingham Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5617-s-nottingham-ave/) | 710 ft E | New building | Self cert 2019 CBC - two story single family insulated concrete form residence w/ basement and attached garage, front masonry steps with roof, rear open wood deck, new metal and wood fences (occupancy class R-5, construction type va) self cert | $850,000 | [101076034](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076034/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [5705 S Neva Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5705-s-neva-ave/) | 770 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install permanent-not required by code 26 kw other generator. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: backyard, sideyard, basement. | $15,215 | [B200476677](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476677/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 19, 2026 | [5735 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5735-s-harlem-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Non-structural interior demolition 1 story retail building, type iii-b construction, m occupancy | $50,000 | [101086993](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086993/) | | May 17, 2026 | [5554 S Sayre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5554-s-sayre-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Location: north elevation corner fence. | $2,500 | [B200470984](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470984/) | ## 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 S Harlem Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5543 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5543-s-harlem-ave/): newest permit May 7, 2026 - [5709 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5709-s-harlem-ave/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025 - [5735 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5735-s-harlem-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026 - [5333 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-s-harlem-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2026 - [5311 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5311-s-harlem-ave/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025 - [6055 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6055-s-harlem-ave/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025 - [6405 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6405-s-harlem-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025 - [6409 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6409-s-harlem-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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