# Building permits at 5809 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3.8M project at 5835 S Kimbark Ave, permitted Aug 1. Two permits on record here. The newest, Apr 21: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 21, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: minimal work on 3 floors and basement. | $2,050 | [B200467234](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467234/) | | Jul 20, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Alterations within 1 story rear frame addition including new windows w/ screened enclosure at existing deck to SFR as per plans (conditional permit subject to field inspection)(foundations existing to remain) | $100,000 | [100180536](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100180536/) | ## 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), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [5758 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5758-s-blackstone-ave/) | 190 ft NW | 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/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5825 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5825-s-blackstone-ave/) | 160 ft S | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [1534 E 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1534-e-59th-st/) | 840 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/) | 600 ft N | 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 15, 2026 | [1502 E 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1502-e-59th-st/) | 640 ft SE | 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/) | 960 ft E | 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/) | 960 ft E | 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/) | | Aug 1, 2026 | [5840 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5840-s-kenwood-ave/) | 890 ft 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/) | 800 ft 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/) | 800 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: blaine. | $37,929 | [B200480797](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480797/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [1414 E 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1414-e-59th-st/) | 540 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/) | 540 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/) | 580 ft NW | 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 | [1414 E 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1414-e-59th-st/) | 540 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/) | | May 1, 2026 | [5720 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5720-s-harper-ave/) | 620 ft NE | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 5, 2026 | [5835 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5835-s-kimbark-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west entrance. | $69,146 | [B200480186](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480186/) | | Aug 1, 2026 | [5835 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5835-s-kimbark-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: judd hall. | $3,792,937 | [B200480775](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480775/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [5815 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5815-s-kimbark-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: gordon parks arts hall. | $37,929 | [B200480822](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480822/) | | May 18, 2026 | [5715 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5715-s-kenwood-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | 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 Blackstone Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5825 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5825-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2026 - [5837 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5837-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit Dec 8, 2025 - [5758 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5758-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026 - [5756 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5756-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit Apr 8, 2026 - [5717 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5717-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026 - [5641 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5641-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [5617 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5617-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit Jan 5, 2026 - [5546 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5546-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit May 28, 2026 - [5540 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit Aug 24, 2025 - [5539 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5539-s-blackstone-ave/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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