# Building permits at 5838 N Broadway, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.1M alteration or repair at 6009 N Broadway, permitted May 7.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 9, 2024: Installation of one(1) 3000lb capacity. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 3000lb capacity, 2-floor, 150fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $107,500 | [101060875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101060875/) |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: interior renovations to an existing 2 story w/ partial basement physical fitness center use building for new office use throughout, restripe existing on site accessory parking lot for 10 on site parking spaces and 9 bike parking spaces, existing iron fence and gate at front property line  | $70,000 | [100807828](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100807828/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [5821 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5821-n-broadway/) | 200 ft SE | Elevator | Modernization of (2) two ewgt passenger elevators: car 1; 2000lbs capacity, 22 floors and car 2; 2500lbs capacity, 22 floors, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of builkdings elevator bureau inspection. | $834,000 | [101089633](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089633/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [1128 W Ardmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1128-w-ardmore-ave/) | 390 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 6, MAX. Length 4. Location: east and west elevations. | $15,480 | [B200514294](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514294/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [5946 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5946-n-winthrop-ave/) | 980 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 3. Parapet rebuilding: 500 SQ. FT. Location: reper existing brick exterior wall and paraet wall. | $35,870 | [B200514521](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514521/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [5710 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5710-n-broadway/) | 860 ft S | Other | Decommissioning / removal of existing communication equipment. Decommissioning and removal of a wireless site, including complete removal of antennas, equipment, mounts and cabinets. Location: rooftop. | $7,500 | [B200480861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480861/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [5922 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5922-n-broadway/) | 570 ft N | Other | Permit expires on 10/11/2026 erection starts: 8/28/2026, erection ends: 8/30/2026. CBC 2019. Reinstatement of 2025 permit 101073348 for the 2026 edgewater music fest on aug 28-30, 2026 for the same 2-24x16 mobile stages in the same location. Set-up is aug 28 and takedown by aug 30, 2026. Criterion p | $4,000 | [101087123](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087123/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [5911 N Magnolia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5911-n-magnolia-ave/) | 520 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: partial remodel of existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry, 26' ht., 2-unit residence for new 2-story rear wood stair (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction). | $22,500 | [101084522](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084522/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [5900 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5900-n-broadway/) | 340 ft N | Alteration or repair | Self cert. Comm. - 2019 CBRC - Partial first floor 1206 west rosedale suite): alterations to existing tenant office space per attached plans. Existing and planned occupancy type B: business; construction type: iii-b; czo 17-17-0104-w personal service. No exterior work. | $25,000 | [101084204](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084204/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [5840 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5840-n-wayne-ave/) | 840 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 23, MAX. Length 10. Parapet rebuilding: 670 SQ. FT. Location: all the elevations. | $73,200 | [B200472083](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472083/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [5734 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5734-n-winthrop-ave/) | 820 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north, south,west common brick walls. | $55,000 | [B200474545](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474545/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | [5833 N Kenmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5833-n-kenmore-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior repair/replacement of drywall, electrical, plumbing and finishes. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 203. | $8,000 | [B200473260](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473260/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [5630 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5630-n-broadway/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101010545 to revise all 3rd thru 5th floor balconies and 2nd floor roof decks to eliminate concrete topping and infill HVAC shaft and convert 1st floor commercial space to vanilla box per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspec | $20,000 | [101075533](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075533/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [5630 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5630-n-broadway/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit no 100901757 to change garage doors from screen door to insulated overhead door. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), rear garage. | $2,000 | [B200466008](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466008/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [6009 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6009-n-broadway/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | The project scope consists of the interior remodel to an existing whole foods market. The project includes but is not limited to the modification of existing food service equipment as indicated with in these documents. The project will also require electrical systems. Plumbing and refrigeration to b | $1,080,824 | [101078947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078947/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on N Broadway with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5840 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5840-n-broadway/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025
- [5822 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5822-n-broadway/): newest permit Sep 15, 2025
- [5821 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5821-n-broadway/): newest permit Oct 14, 2026
- [5814 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5814-n-broadway/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025
- [5900 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5900-n-broadway/): newest permit Jul 15, 2026
- [5922 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5922-n-broadway/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026
- [5753 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5753-n-broadway/): newest permit May 17, 2025
- [5937 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5937-n-broadway/): newest permit Feb 25, 2025
- [5941 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5941-n-broadway/): newest permit Sep 19, 2025
- [5733 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5733-n-broadway/): newest permit Apr 17, 2026

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