# Building permits at 5701 W 55th St, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Aug 6: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 5640 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 6, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 5640 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 35, MAX. Length 5. Location: exterior facade. | $57,900 | [B200481819](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481819/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 11, 2026 | [5551 S Menard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5551-s-menard-ave/) | 840 ft SW | Other | Reinstate permit no 100963866 must begin work and or request inspection no later than april 2027 on permit no 100963866 | Not listed | [101088360](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088360/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [5442 S Menard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5442-s-menard-ave/) | 860 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $40,698 | [B200509034](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509034/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [5816 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5816-w-55th-st/) | 900 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2172 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof ( home & garage). IL Roofing contractor license: 104020352. | $15,000 | [B200508950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508950/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [5436 S Menard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5436-s-menard-ave/) | 900 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $26,950 | [B200506723](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506723/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [5711 W 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5711-w-56th-st/) | 700 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: basement and garage. | $5,740 | [B200473953](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473953/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [5537 S Monitor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5537-s-monitor-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 7.2 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $13,680 | [B200508702](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508702/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [5537 S Monitor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5537-s-monitor-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 11.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $27,230 | [B200508697](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508697/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [5537 S Monitor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5537-s-monitor-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $4,000 | [B200508704](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508704/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [5700 W 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5700-w-57th-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 135'-0' ' (length). Location: fence. | $4,000 | [B200507533](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507533/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [5926 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5926-s-archer-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof of main building. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017467. | $4,800 | [B200478717](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478717/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [5926 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5926-s-archer-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 900 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior building facade. | $5,000 | [B200478699](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478699/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [5618 S Menard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5618-s-menard-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: perimeter draining system with sump pump install. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, exterior work, main floor/outside. | $46,019 | [B200474166](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474166/) | ## 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 55th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5816 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5816-w-55th-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026 - [5823 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5823-w-55th-st/): newest permit Mar 11, 2025 - [5522 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5522-w-55th-st/): newest permit Mar 26, 2026 - [5940 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5940-w-55th-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025 - [6001 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6001-w-55th-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026 - [5245 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5245-w-55th-st/): newest permit Dec 9, 2024 - [5150 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5150-w-55th-st/): newest permit Mar 25, 2025 - [6315 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6315-w-55th-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2025 - [5035 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5035-w-55th-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 2026 - [4532 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4532-w-55th-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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