# Building permits at 5607 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $5.3M project at 5515 S Lowe Ave, permitted Jul 21.

One permit on record here. The newest, Jul 16: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: first and second floors. | $5,000 | [B200476564](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476564/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | [5547 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5547-s-emerald-ave/) | 220 ft N | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence | $32,000 | [B101086232](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086232/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [5541 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5541-s-halsted-st/) | 380 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: interior alteration & change of occupancy; tenant buildout for daycare, including alterations to toilet rooms; install new HVAC system, install new meter, electrical wiring, outlets, switches & fixtures (occupancy group e2; type IIIA construction) per plans certified plans corrections: | $46,000 | [101062415](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101062415/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [5626 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5626-s-lowe-ave/) | 620 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 3 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: basement anf 1st floor. | $7,500 | [B200513717](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513717/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [5645 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5645-s-emerald-ave/) | 380 ft S | Alteration or repair | CBC 2019: Renovations to an existing 2 dwelling unit residential on rs-3 lot. Work calls for limited demolition; new mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems, the duplexing of the first floor into the basment, new windows, new finishes throughout, and the construction of new exterior wood stair. | $60,000 | [101082101](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082101/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [5628 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5628-s-halsted-st/) | 460 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor stairways. | $4,910 | [B200481030](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481030/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [5515 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5515-s-lowe-ave/) | 820 ft NE | Roofing | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: roofing replacement with select MEP intervention requirements, remove and replace 2 existing exterior exit stairs. Structural peer review report. | $5,300,000 | [101080975](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080975/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [5541 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5541-s-halsted-st/) | 380 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 290 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 5. Parapet rebuilding: 80 SQ. FT. Location: west elevation. | $25,455 | [B200478169](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478169/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [740 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-w-garfield-blvd/) | 830 ft N | 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), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor only. | $100 | [B200473643](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473643/) |
| Jun 27, 2026 | [5541 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5541-s-halsted-st/) | 380 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: rear of property. | $20,000 | [B200476561](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476561/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [740 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-w-garfield-blvd/) | 830 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 6. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: store. | $100 | [B200473637](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473637/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [907 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/907-w-garfield-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for steel deck (non-rooftop) (quantity: 3, location: rear of building). | $100 | [B200509520](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509520/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [5439 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5439-s-halsted-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 100'-0' ' (length). Location: exterior fence repair. | $5,000 | [B200512875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512875/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [5439 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5439-s-halsted-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: whole store. | $280 | [B200512512](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512512/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [834 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/834-w-garfield-blvd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: permit plans for interior renovation of 3-story + basement brick building multi-unit (4du). New rear wood porch. New rear concrete stairs. New east side 6'h. Wood fence. Mechanical, electrical & plumbing per plans. | $318,144 | [101080039](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080039/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [5721 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5721-s-peoria-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Other | For permit 100967719: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200507940](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507940/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [5721 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5721-s-peoria-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Other | For permit 100967719: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200466285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466285/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on S Emerald Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5605 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5605-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 16, 2024
- [5637 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5637-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Dec 30, 2025
- [5638 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5638-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 22, 2024
- [5645 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5645-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026
- [5547 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5547-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026
- [5735 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5735-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025
- [5305 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5305-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 21, 2024
- [5912 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5912-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025
- [5914 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5914-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 26, 2024
- [5921 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5921-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 18, 2025

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Map, the one permit at this address and 16 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5607-s-emerald-ave/