# Building permits at 5915 W School St, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 9, 2025: Roof replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 6 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2025 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1488 SQ. FT. Roof covering: metal roof shingles. Location: home - roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020004. | $52,562 | [B200446241](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200446241/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 6 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 18, 2026 | [5800 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5800-w-melrose-st/) | 850 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 30'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $3,720 | [B200507678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507678/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [3309 N Austin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3309-n-austin-ave/) | 470 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 224'-0' ' (length). Location: perimeter of home. | $9,660 | [B200506755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506755/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [5752 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5752-w-melrose-st/) | 970 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 187'-0' ' (length). Location: both side of the building, behind the building. | $11,240 | [B200481373](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481373/) | | May 26, 2026 | [6025 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6025-w-school-st/) | 760 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications: construct a wooden deck, stairs and handrails at the front of the house. | $26,645 | [B200471792](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471792/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 18, 2026 | [5737 W Henderson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5737-w-henderson-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior and basement. | $7,000 | [B200471141](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471141/) | | May 14, 2026 | [3136 N Monitor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3136-n-monitor-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: exterior wall. | $5,000 | [B200470630](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470630/) | ## 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 W School St with permits, nearest house number first: - [6018 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6018-w-school-st/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025 - [6025 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6025-w-school-st/): newest permit May 26, 2026 - [5710 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5710-w-school-st/): newest permit May 14, 2026 - [5649 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5649-w-school-st/): newest permit Oct 13, 2025 - [6232 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6232-w-school-st/): newest permit Jan 14, 2025 - [5534 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5534-w-school-st/): newest permit Apr 4, 2026 - [5533 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5533-w-school-st/): newest permit Jul 1, 2026 - [6305 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6305-w-school-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2024 - [6316 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6316-w-school-st/): newest permit May 25, 2026 - [6328 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6328-w-school-st/): newest permit Mar 19, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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