# Building permits at 5626 S Lowe 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.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Oct 8: Repair or in-kind replacement of 5 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 5 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), bsement and 1st floor. | $5,000 | [B200513730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513730/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 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/) |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Electrical | Fixtures outlets wiring garage | $1,000 | [B100915854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100915854/) |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Plumbing | Replace existing 20 x 20 frame garage,replace guardrails(42")remove flexible supply water heater hot & cold,remove plumbing fixtures per violations. | $5,000 | [100915012](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100915012/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [5541 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5541-s-halsted-st/) | 990 ft W | 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/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [5547 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5547-s-emerald-ave/) | 720 ft NW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence | $32,000 | [B101086232](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086232/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [5645 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5645-s-emerald-ave/) | 610 ft W | 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/) | 990 ft W | 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/) | 680 ft N | 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 16, 2026 | [5607 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5607-s-emerald-ave/) | 620 ft W | 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/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [5541 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5541-s-halsted-st/) | 990 ft W | 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/) |
| Jun 27, 2026 | [5541 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5541-s-halsted-st/) | 990 ft W | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | [740 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-w-garfield-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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 24, 2026 | [5813 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5813-s-union-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 186'-0' ' (length). Location: west, east and north property lines. | $20,000 | [B200475388](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475388/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [740 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-w-garfield-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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/) |

## 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 Lowe Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5549 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5549-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025
- [5515 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5515-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026
- [5328 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5328-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Nov 14, 2024
- [5317 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5317-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026
- [5133 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5133-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024
- [6425 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6425-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025
- [6630 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6630-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Nov 21, 2025
- [4512 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4512-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Mar 31, 2025
- [4508 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4508-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Apr 2, 2026
- [4401 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4401-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jan 8, 2025

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