# Building permits at 5844 N Bernard St, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Aug 15, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 15, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 11.48 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rear of home and detached garage. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0853. | $68,466 | [B200434453](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200434453/) | | Feb 27, 2025 | Solar | Spr 2019 CBC: installation of a 11.48 kw roof-mounted solar system (consisting of 28 PV modules) & a 54.0 kwh energy storage system as per plans. | $55,516 | [101065008](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065008/) | | Aug 6, 2015 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4015-97679 | $323 | [B100608013](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100608013/) | | Feb 3, 2009 | Other | Change of contractor; scope of work to remain same; bldg permit# 1036789 | Not listed | [B100054481](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100054481/) | | Jul 7, 2007 | Electrical | New 200a service; new electric, rough and wiring. Install architect protection for bedrooms outlets. All telephone, cable and low voltage. | Not listed | [B000204201](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B000204201/) | ## 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), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [5901 N St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5901-n-st-louis-ave/) | 330 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 15. Lighting outlets: 20. Specific location: basement. | $12,000 | [B200511674](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511674/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [5736 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5736-n-drake-ave/) | 1,000 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 10 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: exterior wall of residence. | $3,500 | [B200507896](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507896/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [3500 W Peterson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3500-w-peterson-ave/) | 950 ft N | Other | For permit 101082280: additional electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200478055](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478055/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5851 N Christiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5851-n-christiana-ave/) | 750 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior. | $8,250 | [B200478183](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478183/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [3500 W Peterson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3500-w-peterson-ave/) | 950 ft N | Other | For permit 101082280: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474309](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474309/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [5928 N Kimball Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5928-n-kimball-ave/) | 600 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $12,150 | [B200473115](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473115/) | | May 11, 2026 | [3500 W Peterson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3500-w-peterson-ave/) | 950 ft N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert; 2019 CBRC; existing four story concrete and steel office building. 3Rd floor existing office interior alterations add/ remove non load bearing walls. Modify electrcial and plumbing. | $150,000 | [101082280](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082280/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [5824 N Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5824-n-spaulding-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, exterior. | $4,500 | [B200514598](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514598/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [5824 N Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5824-n-spaulding-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,100 | [B200481928](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481928/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [5850 N Jersey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5850-n-jersey-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 55'-0' ' (length). Location: install fencing on north side of property. | $5,000 | [B200507445](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507445/) | ## 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 Bernard St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5907 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5907-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025 - [6016 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6016-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025 - [5638 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5638-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026 - [5507 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5507-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Jan 9, 2025 - [6216 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6216-n-bernard-st/): newest permit May 9, 2025 - [6224 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6224-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Apr 2, 2025 - [5456 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5456-n-bernard-st/): newest permit May 29, 2026 - [5449 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5449-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026 - [5426 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5426-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Nov 27, 2024 - [5347 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5347-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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