# Building permits at 5900 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.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 15: Self cert. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 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/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | [5922 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5922-n-broadway/) | 230 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/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [5821 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5821-n-broadway/) | 540 ft S | 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/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [1128 W Ardmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1128-w-ardmore-ave/) | 680 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/) | 720 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/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [6034 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6034-n-broadway/) | 1,000 ft N | Sign | Double sided internally illuminated sign cabinet anchored to existing steel pole: "loaves + witches / bakery * kitchen * coffee" | $8,000 | [101080788](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080788/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [5911 N Magnolia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5911-n-magnolia-ave/) | 290 ft W | 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/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [5840 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5840-n-wayne-ave/) | 940 ft SW | 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 19, 2026 | [6034 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6034-n-broadway/) | 1,000 ft N | Sign | Awning on east elevation: "loaves + witches / bakery * kitchen * coffee" | $4,000 | [101080787](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080787/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [6009 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6009-n-broadway/) | 760 ft 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/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [1324 W Elmdale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1324-w-elmdale-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement and gangway. | $5,500 | [B200515297](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515297/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [5710 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5710-n-broadway/) | 0.23 mi 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/) |
| Jul 18, 2026 | [5833 N Kenmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5833-n-kenmore-ave/) | 0.20 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/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [5734 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5734-n-winthrop-ave/) | 0.21 mi 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/) |

## 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:

- [5922 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5922-n-broadway/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026
- [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
- [5840 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5840-n-broadway/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025
- [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 Oct 14, 2026
- [5814 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5814-n-broadway/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025
- [6009 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6009-n-broadway/): newest permit May 7, 2026
- [6034 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6034-n-broadway/): newest permit Aug 21, 2026

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Map, the one permit at this address and 13 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5900-n-broadway/
