# Building permits at 5643 W North Ave, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Mar 19: Reinstate permit no 100920508 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2026 on permit. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits (19 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 19, 2026 | Other | Reinstate permit no 100920508 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2026 on permit no 100920508 | Not listed | [101081088](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081088/) | | May 30, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $7,500 | [B200426389](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200426389/) | | Jul 13, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior and exterior renovations through out an existing 2 story with basement mixed use building to address violations and de-convert from 3 du and party venue to original 1 du at front of 2nd story and office use at ground floor, basement, and rear of 2nd story, install new egress | $80,000 | [100920508](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100920508/) | | Apr 11, 2018 | Elevator | Decommission one (1) 2000lb.cap, 3-floor, hc opration, ewgt, freight elevator only unit in the buliding. Pursuant to the scope of work submitted and inspector # 385638 violation written on 12/11/2017. | $3,500 | [100756344](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100756344/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 18, 2026 | [1538 N Parkside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1538-n-parkside-ave/) | 200 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 5 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior,basement. | $2,500 | [B200471169](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471169/) | | May 18, 2026 | [1538 N Parkside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1538-n-parkside-ave/) | 200 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior rear,basement. | $7,500 | [B200471166](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471166/) | | May 11, 2026 | [5640 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5640-w-north-ave/) | 130 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC replace exist. Wood stair in same location of an exist. 2-Story 4 units multi-dwelling brick building w/. Basement. (Occupancy group R-5 type VA construction) | $5,000 | [101081646](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081646/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 15, 2026 | [1444 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1444-n-central-ave/) | 890 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/exterior. | $9,500 | [B200513954](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513954/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [1434 N Parkside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1434-n-parkside-ave/) | 900 ft S | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 6 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: smokestack. | $7,500 | [B200480935](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480935/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [5748 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5748-w-north-ave/) | 630 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $2,000 | [B200476577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476577/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [5806 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5806-w-north-ave/) | 850 ft W | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Self-cert expansion of existing nail salon within 5806 W north ave 1-story strip center into adjacent unit 5808 W north avenue. Work includes removal of non-loadbearing demising wall, relocation of light fixtures, relocation of manicure tables, relocation of exhaust fan. No plumbing work. | $12,000 | [101083285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083285/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [5743 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5743-w-north-ave/) | 670 ft W | Alteration or repair | Existing metal back porch maintenance and repair per city violations, case 24m1400730. Existing commercial (1st fl) + residential (2nd fl) mixed use building. | $8,000 | [101075876](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075876/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [5534 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5534-w-north-ave/) | 840 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: roof top. | $1,000 | [B200472831](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472831/) | | May 30, 2026 | [1628 N Luna Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1628-n-luna-ave/) | 930 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 11, MAX. Length 8. Location: front facade and north lintels. | $35,000 | [B200470735](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470735/) | | May 22, 2026 | [1511 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1511-n-central-ave/) | 680 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and plumbing in kitchen and bathroom only. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor only | $100 | [B200469565](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469565/) | | May 11, 2026 | [1504 N Massasoit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1504-n-massasoit-ave/) | 800 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 3.28 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $6,232 | [B200468974](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468974/) | | May 11, 2026 | [1504 N Massasoit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1504-n-massasoit-ave/) | 800 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 4.1 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $12,790 | [B200468968](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468968/) | | May 7, 2026 | [1511 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1511-n-central-ave/) | 680 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 12. Specific location: house. | $100 | [B200469583](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469583/) | | May 4, 2026 | [1504 N Massasoit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1504-n-massasoit-ave/) | 800 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, exterior. | $5,260 | [B200468975](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468975/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [1617 N Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1617-n-linder-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 2 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), bathroom, basement. | $13,578 | [B200512358](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512358/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [1617 N Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1617-n-linder-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $10,753 | [B200511173](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511173/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [1426 N Massasoit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1426-n-massasoit-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement panel location and meter location. | $5,000 | [B200508867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508867/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [1436 N Luna Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1436-n-luna-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing 2-story brick with full basement (4044 sf). De-convert entire building from two dwelling units into one dwelling unit (detached house). Work includes electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling. (Change occupancy from group R-5 to r-1; constructio | $200,000 | [101081423](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081423/) | | May 8, 2026 | [5511 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5511-w-north-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: partially rebuild front facade in an existing mixed-use, brick building to address building violations. Existing B and R-2 occupancy, no change in occupancy. Certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $40,000 | [101072292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072292/) | ## 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 W North Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5640 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5640-w-north-ave/): newest permit May 11, 2026 - [5719 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5719-w-north-ave/): newest permit Sep 19, 2025 - [5555 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5555-w-north-ave/): newest permit Mar 5, 2026 - [5743 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5743-w-north-ave/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026 - [5748 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5748-w-north-ave/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026 - [5534 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5534-w-north-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 - [5512 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5512-w-north-ave/): newest permit Apr 8, 2026 - [5511 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5511-w-north-ave/): newest permit May 8, 2026 - [5507 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5507-w-north-ave/): newest permit Sep 29, 2025 - [5806 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5806-w-north-ave/): newest permit Jul 20, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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