# Building permits at 5643 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at two addresses within 600 ft since May 1, the largest $550,000. Four permits on record here. The newest, Sep 12, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 750 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 560 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 12, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 750 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 280 SQ. FT. Location: north & south elevations, top 5 FT all across including chimney. | $17,000 | [B200440053](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200440053/) | | May 26, 2009 | Plumbing | Hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1 | $220 | [100293092](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100293092/) | | Sep 27, 2006 | Fence, wall or deck | Replace exist front concrete porch - same size and location | $8,500 | [100124122](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100124122/) | | Sep 22, 2006 | Fence, wall or deck | Replace existing three story wood frame porch at rear of bldg. Same size and location to correct violations per arch. Plans. | $16,000 | [100138742](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100138742/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 19 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [5517 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5517-s-michigan-ave/) | 930 ft NE | Other | Reinstate permit#101041165 inspection must be scheduled by may 2027 | Not listed | [101089243](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089243/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [5633 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5633-s-michigan-ave/) | 450 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: tower. | $79,000 | [B200510280](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510280/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [5522 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5522-s-state-st/) | 920 ft NW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 4; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), location: front facade. | $12,000 | [B200510395](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510395/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [5544 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5544-s-wabash-ave/) | 560 ft N | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC: full building permit for 3 story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 on-site parking spaces and a 3-story rear wood porch, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per site plan (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction) | $450,000 | [101082947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082947/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [5542 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5542-s-wabash-ave/) | 580 ft N | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC: full building permit for 3 story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 on-site parking spaces and a 2-story rear wood porch, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per site plan (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction) | $550,000 | [101082946](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082946/) | | May 18, 2026 | [5619 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5619-s-state-st/) | 500 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: back building. | $1,000 | [B200462420](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462420/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [5519 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5519-s-perry-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Other | For permit 101058327: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200514273](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514273/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [5822 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5822-s-state-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:100913845. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: ground floor. | Not listed | [B200510230](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510230/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [5610 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5610-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement sump pumps. | $700 | [B200508591](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508591/) | | Sep 7, 2026 | [5620 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5620-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Other | For permit 101078714: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200480977](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480977/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [5824 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5824-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Other | For permit 101079996: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479716](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479716/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [48 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/48-e-garfield-blvd/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Proposed 1 story northeast car wash addition, 1 story retail addition, new roof, wood fence, and interior/exterior alterations for an existing 1 story gas station and car wash to address violations, per plans. | $175,000 | [101081215](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081215/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [5514 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5514-s-indiana-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: garage. | $4,000 | [B200477351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477351/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [5824 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5824-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations and new exterior wood porch to 3 dwelling units in 3 story 3 unit masonry building. Alterations to units include additional bathroom and associated plumbing in each unit, electrical revisions as required for layout changes. (Occupancy group R-5, type IIIA construc | $300,000 | [101079996](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079996/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5524 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5524-s-perry-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Other | For permit 101058329: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement mason contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 101058329. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200474191](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474191/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [5519 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5519-s-perry-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Other | For permit 101058327: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474179](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474179/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [5524 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5524-s-perry-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101058329 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2026 on permit no 101058329 | Not listed | [101084542](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084542/) | | May 27, 2026 | [5519 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5519-s-perry-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101058327 must begin work and or request inspection no later than november 2026 on permit no 101058327 | Not listed | [101083988](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083988/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5822 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5822-s-state-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Other | Reinstate permit no 100913845 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2026 on permit no 100913845 | Not listed | [101083190](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083190/) | ## 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 Wabash Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5635 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5635-s-wabash-ave/): newest permit Aug 29, 2025 - [5628 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5628-s-wabash-ave/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025 - [5627 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5627-s-wabash-ave/): newest permit Jun 6, 2025 - [5606 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5606-s-wabash-ave/): newest permit May 2, 2025 - [5702 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5702-s-wabash-ave/): newest permit May 21, 2025 - [5544 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5544-s-wabash-ave/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026 - [5542 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5542-s-wabash-ave/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026 - [5813 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5813-s-wabash-ave/): newest permit Oct 27, 2025 - [5820 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5820-s-wabash-ave/): newest permit Mar 3, 2025 - [5824 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5824-s-wabash-ave/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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