# Building permits at 5839 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 3, 2023: Service upgrade to 200a. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2023 | Electrical | Service upgrade to 200a | $2,700 | [B101035826](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101035826/) |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Solar | Solar panel permit. Erect a photovoltaic array on the roof of the house and garage | $67,606 | [101029779](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101029779/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

8 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [5755 N Elston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5755-n-elston-ave/) | 640 ft SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 16 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 5 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, shared laundry space & units (kitchen/bath). | $15,000 | [B200511844](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511844/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [5755 N Elston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5755-n-elston-ave/) | 640 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 60. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: units & laundry room. | $40,000 | [B200511849](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511849/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [5754 N Elston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5754-n-elston-ave/) | 720 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $24,600 | [B200477856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477856/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [5514 W Ardmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5514-w-ardmore-ave/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $21,000 | [B200477674](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477674/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [5866 N Luna Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5866-n-luna-ave/) | 690 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 30'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $30,000 | [B200472025](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472025/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [5880 N Indian Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5880-n-indian-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 27'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $54,000 | [B200471328](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471328/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [5792 N Elston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5792-n-elston-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. New steel pergola and composite decking over existing garage rooftop. All work as per plans.existing 2 story SFR. | $350,000 | [101062721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101062721/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [5865 N Manton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5865-n-manton-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 200 amp service upgrade. | $2,000 | [B200475115](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475115/) |

## 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 N Central Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5901 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5901-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025
- [5731 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5731-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [5509 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5509-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 20, 2026
- [5416 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5416-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025
- [5354 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5354-n-central-ave/): newest permit Dec 9, 2025
- [5349 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5349-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025
- [5333 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-n-central-ave/): newest permit May 26, 2026
- [5318 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5318-n-central-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026
- [5301 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5301-n-central-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [6415 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6415-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026

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