# Building permits at 5631 S Ada St, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Dec 15, 2025: Proposed 3 space parking pad, repair guardrails of front porch front/rear porches (neither to be replaced). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 15, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Proposed 3 space parking pad, repair guardrails of front porch front/rear porches (neither to be replaced), remove rear shed, and interior alterations in an existing 2 story/2 unit residence, per plans. | $250,000 | [101071338](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071338/) | | Apr 16, 2009 | Fence, wall or deck | Repairs to front porch to install 42'' guardrail & 4 x 4 wood post per attached prototype deatails approved by asif rahman. | $200 | [100287139](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100287139/) | | Oct 24, 2008 | Electrical | Upgrade of electrical service to 200a 3-meters 120/240v. New electrical installation on porch - only | $2,850 | [B100262763](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100262763/) | | Sep 26, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Rebuild two story open porch with doh prototype. | $18,000 | [100259558](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100259558/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [5649 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5649-s-ada-st/) | 190 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: interior. | $6,500 | [B200513695](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513695/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [5654 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5654-s-elizabeth-st/) | 630 ft SE | 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/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [5646 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5646-s-loomis-blvd/) | 440 ft SW | Other | For permit 100939392: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200512632](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512632/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [5646 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5646-s-loomis-blvd/) | 440 ft SW | Other | For permit 100939392: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 100939392. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200478037](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478037/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [5646 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5646-s-loomis-blvd/) | 440 ft SW | Other | Final reinstatement of permit no.100939392 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2026 on permit no.100939392. Change of property ownership/contractors on a separate permit. | Not listed | [101085610](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085610/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [5611 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5611-s-elizabeth-st/) | 700 ft E | 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 29, 2026 | [5624 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5624-s-elizabeth-st/) | 590 ft E | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 20, 2026 | [5747 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5747-s-laflin-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Wood fence - 5'-6' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Location: rear of property. | $100 | [B200507052](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507052/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [5749 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5749-s-laflin-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $26,500 | [B101083013](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083013/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [1225 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1225-w-garfield-blvd/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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 15, 2026 | [1443 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1443-w-garfield-blvd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Other | For permit 101067201: replacement plumbing contractor. Additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474297](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474297/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [5730 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5730-s-laflin-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Replace front porch stairs (front porch not included in scope of work), replace rear porch constructed without permits with 2 story deck/stairs, remove nonconforming front wood fence constructed without permits and replace with 4.5' fence in front and side of an existing 2 story sfr,per plans. | $5,300 | [101074429](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074429/) | ## 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 Ada St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5640 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5640-s-ada-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026 - [5649 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5649-s-ada-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026 - [5607 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5607-s-ada-st/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025 - [5517 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5517-s-ada-st/): newest permit Dec 12, 2025 - [5813 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5813-s-ada-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025 - [5947 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5947-s-ada-st/): newest permit Dec 13, 2024 - [6117 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6117-s-ada-st/): newest permit Aug 29, 2025 - [6200 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6200-s-ada-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025 - [6203 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6203-s-ada-st/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026 - [5030 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5030-s-ada-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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