# Building permits at 5705 S Neva Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $850,000 new building at 5617 S Nottingham Ave, permitted Sep 8. Four permits on record here. The newest, Jul 9: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 5 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 640 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 9, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install permanent-not required by code 26 kw other generator. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: backyard, sideyard, basement. | $15,215 | [B200476677](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476677/) | | Oct 10, 2019 | Other | Change of electrical contractor | Not listed | [B100845341](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100845341/) | | Jun 11, 2019 | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence and a detached frame garage | Not listed | [B100806090](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100806090/) | | Mar 27, 2019 | New building | Proposed 2 story frame single family residence with basement, front open wood porch, rear open wood porch and 2 car attached garage as per plans. | $250,000 | [100785372](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100785372/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 5 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 8, 2026 | [5617 S Nottingham Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5617-s-nottingham-ave/) | 640 ft NE | New building | Self cert 2019 CBC - two story single family insulated concrete form residence w/ basement and attached garage, front masonry steps with roof, rear open wood deck, new metal and wood fences (occupancy class R-5, construction type va) self cert | $850,000 | [101076034](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076034/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [5735 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5735-s-harlem-ave/) | 460 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Non-structural interior demolition 1 story retail building, type iii-b construction, m occupancy | $50,000 | [101086993](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086993/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5543 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5543-s-harlem-ave/) | 950 ft NW | Sign | Illuminated wall sign; west elevation; 78 sq/ft; fannie may | $4,000 | [101081296](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081296/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 12, 2026 | [5742 S Sayre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5742-s-sayre-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 116'-0' ' (length). Location: new fence in the rear yard and along driveway.. | $4,000 | [B200515513](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515513/) | | May 17, 2026 | [5554 S Sayre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5554-s-sayre-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Location: north elevation corner fence. | $2,500 | [B200470984](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470984/) | ## 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 Neva Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5640 S Neva Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5640-s-neva-ave/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025 - [5534 S Neva Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5534-s-neva-ave/): newest permit Dec 16, 2024 - [5356 S Neva Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5356-s-neva-ave/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-17 16:38 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one’s own risk. Map, all 4 permits at this address and 5 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5705-s-neva-ave/