# Building permits at 5641 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Apr 7: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 7, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front-west, northwest & north side walls. | $25,690 | [B200464218](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464218/) | | Jan 24, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Rebuild porches as per plans | $22,000 | [100683820](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100683820/) | | Oct 7, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Exterior repairs install new limestone, replace lintels and spot tuck point and rebuild chimney | $70,000 | [100610734](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100610734/) | | Jul 9, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Repairs to existing open wood porch structures. | $5,000 | [100232663](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100232663/) | | May 16, 2007 | Fence, wall or deck | Repair porch. Anchor-stringer, ledger, rail, missing joist hangers; 5641 porch: 34" rail, rotten stringer & tread, no plan required per DOB. All work same as existing. All work subject to field inspection. | $1,096 | [100178837](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100178837/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [5617 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5617-s-dorchester-ave/) | 440 ft NW | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 60 FT., max. Height: 85 FT. Location: west elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200514165](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514165/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [5717 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5717-s-blackstone-ave/) | 410 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 15 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: first floor. | $2,400 | [B200510742](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510742/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [5758 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5758-s-blackstone-ave/) | 850 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 120 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west side under the window. | $2,400 | [B200512657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512657/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [5611 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5611-s-kenwood-ave/) | 870 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 42 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: bedrooms, hallway and basement. | $3,500 | [B200480232](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480232/) | | Aug 16, 2026 | [5617 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5617-s-dorchester-ave/) | 440 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration in kitchen, (2) bathrooms, foyer, laundry area and hallway and replace finishes throughout, electrical and plumbing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 5n | $292,000 | [B200477199](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477199/) | | May 28, 2026 | [5546 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5546-s-blackstone-ave/) | 610 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 3700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000394. | $44,000 | [B200471767](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471767/) | | May 21, 2026 | [5733 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5733-s-dorchester-ave/) | 670 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 2019 Cbrc:interior repairs of the existing dwelling unit in the existing townhouse to address water damage no mechanical work. | $80,000 | [101081586](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081586/) | | May 18, 2026 | [5715 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5715-s-kenwood-ave/) | 900 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 3 circuits to existing 400 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:4 spaces. Specific location: parking lot.. | $13,425 | [B200468257](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468257/) | | May 1, 2026 | [5720 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5720-s-harper-ave/) | 510 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 99 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: 2 chimneys side and middle. | $20,000 | [B200468819](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468819/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 13, 2026 | [5800 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5800-s-stony-island-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: earl shapiro. | $24,040 | [B200515469](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515469/) | | Aug 1, 2026 | [5823 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5823-s-kenwood-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: kovler gym. | $37,929 | [B200480828](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480828/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [1315 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1315-e-57th-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Sign | Illuminated wall sign; 62 sq/ft; north elevation; fedex | $4,000 | [101082854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082854/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [1451 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1451-e-55th-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Elevator | Replacement of counterweight switches, governor cables, governor tail sheaves, traveler cables, bottom car guides, counterweight guides and selector switches, due to water damage on two(2) 2000lb capacity, 11-floor, passenger elevators(#3-#4), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev008123) | $157,000 | [101085502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085502/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5825 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5825-s-blackstone-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west and south elevations. | $214,000 | [B200469148](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469148/) | | May 1, 2026 | [1354 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1354-e-55th-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Sign | Frist financial bank: internally illuminated face lit projecting sign w/dymanic display (e 55th st elevation) - 9'-0" h x 5'-3" projection (47 SQ ft); replaces DOB # 101056045 issued 08/08/2024 | $2,000 | [101079146](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079146/) | | May 1, 2026 | [1354 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1354-e-55th-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Sign | Frist financial bank: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (e 55th st elevation) - 4'-0" h x 21'-0" W (84 SQ ft) | $8,500 | [101079144](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079144/) | ## 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 Blackstone Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5617 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5617-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit Jan 5, 2026 - [5717 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5717-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026 - [5546 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5546-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit May 28, 2026 - [5540 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit Aug 24, 2025 - [5539 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5539-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026 - [5756 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5756-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit Apr 8, 2026 - [5758 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5758-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026 - [5809 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5809-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit Apr 21, 2026 - [5825 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5825-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2026 - [5837 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5837-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit Dec 8, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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