# Building permits at 5601 S May St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $700,000 new building at 5451 S Racine Ave, permitted Jul 29. 12 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 24, 2025: Erecting new pre-fabricated steel garage 24' x 20'(conditional permit subject to field inspections). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 880 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 24, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Erecting new pre-fabricated steel garage 24' x 20'(conditional permit subject to field inspections) | $22,000 | [101063240](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063240/) | | Oct 17, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit # 100786759 to change GC to priced-rite windows & doors LLC | Not listed | [100846689](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100846689/) | | Sep 25, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to all floors of existing 4a const/2 du building to correct violations as per plans. Certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit | Not listed | [100799052](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100799052/) | | Jun 14, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Correction of code violations filed by city on july 5, 2017 copy attached. With repair and replacement work done and inspected for porch repair, joist repair under permit 100 753 160; with all electrical repair done under 100 753 814 and all plumbing repair work by sprinter plumbing (license numbers | $26,400 | [100770487](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100770487/) | | Oct 19, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Repair rear porch; replace all scabbed structural lumber in plan area show to comply with city violation notice. See attached notice and work area identified on plan | $3,000 | [100786759](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100786759/) | | Jul 18, 2018 | Other | Change of electrical contractor for original permit # 100754026 | Not listed | [B100773017](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100773017/) | | Jul 18, 2018 | Electrical | Adding 6 new circuits, rewire building,new switches and outlets and new 100-amp service with 3-meters | $2,500 | [B100772950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100772950/) | | May 16, 2018 | Plumbing | Correct plumbing violations. | Not listed | [100762426](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100762426/) | | Mar 27, 2018 | Electrical | Correct code violations replace existing 3 gang meter housing existing 100amp service replace defective light fixtures on 1st and 2nd floor | $1,000 | [B100754026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100754026/) | | Mar 27, 2018 | Electrical | Correct code violations | $850 | [B100753814](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100753814/) | | Mar 22, 2018 | Fence, wall or deck | Replace porch & joist repair per structural engineers plan | $1,600 | [100753160](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100753160/) | | Aug 22, 2007 | Roofing | Replace 8 plumbing fixtures, 2 water heaters, repair/replace drywall (1/2")(5/8"), repair/replace roof (shingles & plywood) replace 2 furnaces in same location & electrical work | $40,000 | [100196101](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100196101/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 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 19, 2026 | [5531 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5531-s-may-st/) | 210 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr CBC 2019: revision to existing permit no. 101063776/ Remove duplex to basement/ iii-a construction | $10,000 | [101079378](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079378/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [5654 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5654-s-elizabeth-st/) | 930 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 18 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: basement first floor, exterior. | $4,000 | [B200514870](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514870/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [1055 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1055-w-garfield-blvd/) | 630 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $4,000 | [B200514504](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514504/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [1055 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1055-w-garfield-blvd/) | 630 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 11.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $27,230 | [B200510374](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510374/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [5700 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5700-s-aberdeen-st/) | 710 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: right side exerior wall. | $5,600 | [B200509755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509755/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [5441 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5441-s-may-st/) | 920 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 cbrc:- enclosed rear porch replacement. Same size and same location as per plans. (Occupancy group r5-residence; type III a construction) | $45,000 | [101085978](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085978/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [5451 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5451-s-racine-ave/) | 880 ft NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC - erect 1 story carwash building including fence and trash enclosure (construction type IIB - B occupancy), retaining wall, 6 parking spaces, 25 stalls for car cleaning use per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $700,000 | [101077619](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077619/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [1225 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1225-w-garfield-blvd/) | 860 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - convert from SFR into 2 du, interior renovations to existing basement for new dwelling unit in an existing 2-story w/ basement residential building, as per plans certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $20,000 | [101078826](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078826/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [5451 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5451-s-racine-ave/) | 880 ft NW | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: commercial. Project area: 0.94 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200460633](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200460633/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [5532 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5532-s-carpenter-st/) | 610 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC existing 2-story brick 2 unit bldg. Interior rehab of existing 2-unit building, new drywall at partitions, duplex basement with first floor, new mechanical, electrical & plumbing systems and new rear open exit stairs per plans | $150,000 | [101080708](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080708/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [5611 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5611-s-elizabeth-st/) | 670 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 212'-0' ' (length). Location: side and rear yard of the property. | $12,280 | [B200475445](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475445/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5529 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5529-s-carpenter-st/) | 700 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 25'-0' ' (length). Location: back of lot. | $100 | [B200473574](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473574/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [5624 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5624-s-elizabeth-st/) | 780 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: interior remodeling and alterations, new rear 1 story open wood deck and stairs, new rear 2 car detached frame garage to an existing 2 story frame single family house with basement as per plans. Certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $125,000 | [101079706](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079706/) | ## 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 May St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5618 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5618-s-may-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2023 - [5531 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5531-s-may-st/): newest permit May 19, 2026 - [5518 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5518-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 18, 2024 - [5704 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5704-s-may-st/): newest permit May 19, 2025 - [5715 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5715-s-may-st/): newest permit Mar 7, 2025 - [5725 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5725-s-may-st/): newest permit Feb 2, 2026 - [5441 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5441-s-may-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026 - [5427 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5427-s-may-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026 - [5803 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5803-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 27, 2024 - [5836 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5836-s-may-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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