# Building permits at 5709 S Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL Four permits here in the last two years. The newest, Apr 7, 2025: Installation of internally illuminated pole sign to read "potbelly sandwich works" on west elevation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 4 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 900 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 7, 2025 | Sign | Installation of internally illuminated pole sign to read "potbelly sandwich works" on west elevation, connecting to already existing leads - sign# 4 | $4,650 | [101066709](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066709/) | | Apr 7, 2025 | Sign | Installation of wall sign to read "toasted sandwiches, soups, salads, shakes, cookies" on north elevation - sign # 3 | $4,650 | [101066708](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066708/) | | Apr 7, 2025 | Sign | Installation of wall sign to read "toasted sandwiches, soups, salads, shakes, cookies" on west elevation - sign # 2 | $4,650 | [101066707](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066707/) | | Apr 7, 2025 | Sign | Installation of internally illuminated wall sign to read "potbelly sandwich works" on west elevation, connecting to already existing leads - sign#1 | $4,650 | [101066705](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066705/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 4 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 8, 2026 | [5617 S Nottingham Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5617-s-nottingham-ave/) | 900 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/) | 270 ft S | 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/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [5705 S Neva Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5705-s-neva-ave/) | 350 ft E | 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/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5543 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5543-s-harlem-ave/) | 930 ft N | Sign | Illuminated wall sign; west elevation; 78 sq/ft; fannie may | $4,000 | [101081296](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081296/) | ## 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 Harlem Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5735 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5735-s-harlem-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026 - [5601 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5601-s-harlem-ave/): newest permit Feb 26, 2025 - [5543 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5543-s-harlem-ave/): newest permit May 7, 2026 - [6055 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6055-s-harlem-ave/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025 - [5333 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-s-harlem-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2026 - [5311 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5311-s-harlem-ave/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025 - [6405 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6405-s-harlem-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025 - [6409 S Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6409-s-harlem-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-15 12:00 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 4 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5709-s-harlem-ave/