# Building permits at 5897 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Oct 7, 2025: Installation of internally illuminated double-faced pylon sign for boostmobile at 5897 S archer ave. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2025 | Sign | Installation of internally illuminated double-faced pylon sign for boostmobile at 5897 S archer ave, chicago, IL 60638. | $1,050 | [101074581](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074581/) | | Oct 7, 2025 | Sign | Installation of internally illuminated halo lit linear wall signage for boostmobile at 5897 S archer ave, chicago, IL 60638. | $7,600 | [101074580](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074580/) | | Nov 16, 2022 | Sign | Replace existing t-mobile wall sign on north elevation | $5,100 | [100991864](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100991864/) | | Aug 2, 2014 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4004-08153 | $574 | [B100551763](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100551763/) | | Jun 24, 2014 | Sign | Remove 1 set of radio shack letters and install 1 set of 36" led illuminated channel letters to read t-mobile to wall.. | $1,700 | [100539577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100539577/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 13, 2026 | [5260 S Luna Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5260-s-luna-ave/) | 540 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.75 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $12,825 | [B200515394](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515394/) | | Oct 13, 2026 | [5260 S Luna Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5260-s-luna-ave/) | 540 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 10.8 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $25,520 | [B200515385](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515385/) | | Oct 9, 2026 | [5260 S Luna Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5260-s-luna-ave/) | 540 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter. | $1,500 | [B200515396](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515396/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [5231 S Major Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5231-s-major-ave/) | 830 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2133 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house, detached garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01966. | $25,100 | [B200508611](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508611/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [5242 S Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5242-s-linder-ave/) | 890 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1569 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: exterior roof of principal residence and detach garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019008. | $17,045 | [B200507247](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507247/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [5926 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5926-s-archer-ave/) | 280 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof of main building. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017467. | $4,800 | [B200478717](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478717/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [5926 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5926-s-archer-ave/) | 280 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 900 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior building facade. | $5,000 | [B200478699](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478699/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [5258 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5258-s-central-ave/) | 360 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2100 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house, detached garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019663. | $15,740 | [B200481100](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481100/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [5226 S Major Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5226-s-major-ave/) | 910 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1316 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01966. | $19,834 | [B200480216](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480216/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 13, 2026 | [5796 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5796-s-archer-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Other | For permit 101076591: replacement electrical contractor. Additional electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481470](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481470/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [5701 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5701-w-55th-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 5640 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 35, MAX. Length 5. Location: exterior facade. | $57,900 | [B200481819](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481819/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [5232 S Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5232-s-lotus-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 27; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 3. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior. | $7,500 | [B200481080](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481080/) | | May 12, 2026 | [5158 S Luna Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5158-s-luna-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $21,000 | [B200469401](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469401/) | ## 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 Archer Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5926 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5926-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026 - [5945 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5945-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Dec 31, 2025 - [5828 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5828-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Aug 22, 2025 - [5995 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5995-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Jun 6, 2025 - [5796 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5796-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026 - [5786 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5786-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2024 - [6020 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6020-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2021 - [5764 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5764-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Dec 20, 2024 - [5746 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5746-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026 - [5730 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5730-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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