# Building permits at 5901 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 23, 2025: Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 3 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: park/recreation. Project area: 0.84 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200425321](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200425321/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [5880 N Indian Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5880-n-indian-rd/) | 770 ft SE | 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/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [5866 N Luna Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5866-n-luna-ave/) | 410 ft SE | 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), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | [5514 W Ardmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5514-w-ardmore-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | 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/) |

## 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:

- [5839 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5839-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 28, 2023
- [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
- [6415 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6415-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [6437 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6437-n-central-ave/): newest permit Mar 24, 2025
- [6440 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6440-n-central-ave/): newest permit Nov 28, 2025
- [6446 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6446-n-central-ave/): newest permit Dec 12, 2024
- [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

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-10 15:18 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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Map, the one permit at this address and 3 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5901-n-central-ave/
