# Building permits at 5645 S Emerald 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. One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Aug 26: CBC 2019: Renovations to an existing 2 dwelling unit residential on rs-3 lot. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 26, 2026 | 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/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 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 8, 2026 | [5626 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5626-s-lowe-ave/) | 610 ft E | 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/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [5541 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5541-s-halsted-st/) | 650 ft NW | 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/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [5626 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5626-s-lowe-ave/) | 610 ft E | 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/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [5547 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5547-s-emerald-ave/) | 600 ft N | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence | $32,000 | [B101086232](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086232/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [805 W 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/805-w-58th-st/) | 980 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Alter existing wireless communication facility on monopole: install 24 FT pole extension; install (4) mw dish antennas; (2) raycap boxes; associated cabling; within leased area at the foot of the tower: install ice canopy; install equpment cabinet. (New line network site englewood / atc project 1545 | $200,000 | [101080247](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080247/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [5628 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5628-s-halsted-st/) | 450 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 16, 2026 | [5607 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5607-s-emerald-ave/) | 380 ft N | 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/) | 650 ft NW | 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/) | 650 ft NW | 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), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 28, 2026 | [5721 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5721-s-peoria-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Other | For permit 100967719: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200507940](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507940/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [5515 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5515-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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 6, 2026 | [740 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-w-garfield-blvd/) | 0.23 mi N | 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.23 mi N | 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/) | | May 8, 2026 | [5721 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5721-s-peoria-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Other | For permit 100967719: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200466285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466285/) | ## 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 Emerald Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5638 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5638-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 22, 2024 - [5637 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5637-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Dec 30, 2025 - [5607 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5607-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026 - [5605 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5605-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 16, 2024 - [5735 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5735-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025 - [5547 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5547-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026 - [5912 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5912-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025 - [5914 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5914-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 26, 2024 - [5921 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5921-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 18, 2025 - [5925 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5925-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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