# Building permits at 5744 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Jun 5, 2025: Sc 2019 crbc renovating an existing single family 3 story single family residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 5, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 crbc renovating an existing single family 3 story single family residence. Remodeling 1st floor bathroom and kitchen. Installing new bathroom at 3rd floor. Existing gas forced air furnaces to remaining. Rerouting ducts at 3rd floor spaces. Installing new electrical and plumbing fixtures. (R- | $300,000 | [101069044](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069044/) | | Nov 12, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: kitchen. | $100 | [B200405524](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200405524/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 19 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 1, 2026 | [5720 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5720-s-harper-ave/) | 230 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 99 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: 2 chimneys side and middle. | $20,000 | [B200468819](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468819/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 13, 2026 | [5800 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5800-s-stony-island-ave/) | 690 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: earl shapiro. | $24,040 | [B200515469](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515469/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [1534 E 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1534-e-59th-st/) | 930 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to replacement interior finishes, renovate kitchen, add half bath next to existing bathroom, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit j3 only (interior work only) | $95,000 | [B200509625](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509625/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [5717 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5717-s-blackstone-ave/) | 370 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 15 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: first floor. | $2,400 | [B200510742](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510742/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [5758 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5758-s-blackstone-ave/) | 370 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 120 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west side under the window. | $2,400 | [B200512657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512657/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [1502 E 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1502-e-59th-st/) | 840 ft S | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: transportation. Project area: 2.47 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200452268](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200452268/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [5844 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5844-s-stony-island-ave/) | 940 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 185sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: exterior facade - all elevations. | $375,420 | [B200509285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509285/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [5844 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5844-s-stony-island-ave/) | 940 ft SE | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Length: 40 FT., max. Height: 180 FT. Location: north, east, south, west exterior facade. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200510673](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510673/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [1414 E 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1414-e-59th-st/) | 960 ft SW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101076057. Affects: 446 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: entire building. | Not listed | [B200463028](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200463028/) | | May 22, 2026 | [1414 E 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1414-e-59th-st/) | 960 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install other. Specific location: stair lobbies in basement through 9th floors. | $32,200 | [B200465338](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465338/) | | May 21, 2026 | [5733 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5733-s-dorchester-ave/) | 630 ft W | Alteration or repair | 2019 Cbrc:interior repairs of the existing dwelling unit in the existing townhouse to address water damage no mechanical work. | $80,000 | [101081586](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081586/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5825 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5825-s-blackstone-ave/) | 560 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west and south elevations. | $214,000 | [B200469148](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469148/) | | May 20, 2026 | [1414 E 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1414-e-59th-st/) | 960 ft SW | Elevator | Relocation of fire panel for two(2) 2500lb capacity, (1) 3-floor, passenger elevator(s1), and (1) 7-floor, passenger elevator(s2), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(#191191) | $54,020 | [101083740](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083740/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [5617 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5617-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 60 FT., max. Height: 85 FT. Location: west elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200514165](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514165/) | | Aug 16, 2026 | [5617 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5617-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration in kitchen, (2) bathrooms, foyer, laundry area and hallway and replace finishes throughout, electrical and plumbing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 5n | $292,000 | [B200477199](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477199/) | | Aug 1, 2026 | [5840 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5840-s-kenwood-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: middle school u-high. | $37,929 | [B200480833](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480833/) | | Aug 1, 2026 | [5823 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5823-s-kenwood-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: kovler gym. | $37,929 | [B200480828](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480828/) | | Aug 1, 2026 | [1362 E 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1362-e-59th-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: blaine. | $37,929 | [B200480797](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480797/) | | May 18, 2026 | [5715 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5715-s-kenwood-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 3 circuits to existing 400 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:4 spaces. Specific location: parking lot.. | $13,425 | [B200468257](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468257/) | ## 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 Harper Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5745 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5745-s-harper-ave/): newest permit Sep 20, 2018 - [5724 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5724-s-harper-ave/): newest permit Oct 7, 2025 - [5720 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5720-s-harper-ave/): newest permit May 1, 2026 - [5647 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5647-s-harper-ave/): newest permit Nov 2, 2025 - [5638 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5638-s-harper-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2025 - [6022 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6022-s-harper-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2025 - [5445 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5445-s-harper-ave/): newest permit May 14, 2025 - [5442 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5442-s-harper-ave/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025 - [5427 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5427-s-harper-ave/): newest permit Apr 17, 2026 - [5417 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5417-s-harper-ave/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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