# Building permits at 5840 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. Eight permits on record here. The newest, Jun 10, 2025: Non-lit awning with graphics on south elevation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 10, 2025 | Sign | Non-lit awning with graphics on south elevation | $6,000 | [101067025](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101067025/) | | May 28, 2025 | Sign | Non-lit awning with graphics on east elevation | $5,000 | [101067032](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101067032/) | | Jan 14, 2025 | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101052033. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st and 2nd floors. | Not listed | [B200406722](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200406722/) | | Oct 3, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC - alterations to existing two story building for food pantry with administrative support spaces including new fence and trash enclosure (con type IIIB fully sprinkled occ type m b) | $2,900,000 | [101052033](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101052033/) | | Oct 2, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of non-load bearing walls and m.e.p. Systems with all other work to be performed on 101052033.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1st 2nd floors. | $100,000 | [B200398031](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200398031/) | | Jul 29, 2024 | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 4; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 5. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior windows and doors. | $55,000 | [B200022990](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200022990/) | | Jul 29, 2024 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 6000 SQ. FT. Includes structural repairs to roof. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: 2nd floor roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104007929. | $300,000 | [B200022873](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200022873/) | | Jul 29, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 150 SQ. FT. Location: exterior of the existing 2-story masonty building. | $30,000 | [B200022858](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200022858/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### 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/) | 400 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/) | 960 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/) | 880 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/) | 550 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/) | 510 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/) | 320 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/) | 840 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), 2 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 7, 2026 | [6009 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6009-n-broadway/) | 0.20 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 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 Broadway with permits, nearest house number first: - [5838 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5838-n-broadway/): newest permit Oct 9, 2024 - [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 Mar 25, 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 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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