# Building permits at 5925 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 1: Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits (8 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $22,900 | [B101086507](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086507/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $22,900 | [101086507](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086507/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [5944 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5944-s-union-ave/) | 330 ft SE | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $20,900 | [B101086506](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086506/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [5944 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5944-s-union-ave/) | 330 ft SE | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $20,900 | [101086506](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086506/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [5939 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5939-s-union-ave/) | 360 ft E | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $19,500 | [B101086502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086502/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [805 W 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/805-w-58th-st/) | 990 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Alter existing wireless communication facility on monopole: install 24 FT pole extension; install (4) mw dish antennas; (2) raycap boxes; associated cabling; within leased area at the foot of the tower: install ice canopy; install equpment cabinet. (New line network site englewood / atc project 1545 | $200,000 | [101080247](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080247/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [5847 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5847-s-halsted-st/) | 520 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south elevation. | $18,000 | [B200477303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477303/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [5813 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5813-s-union-ave/) | 850 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 186'-0' ' (length). Location: west, east and north property lines. | $20,000 | [B200475388](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475388/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [732 W 60th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/732-w-60th-pl/) | 730 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1770 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: complete roof replacement to the house only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01821. | $34,976 | [B200472712](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472712/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | [6101 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6101-s-green-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). | $5,000 | [B200475564](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475564/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [6101 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6101-s-green-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 20'-0' ' (length). Location: east elevation. | $2,500 | [B200475575](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475575/) |

## 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 Emerald Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5921 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5921-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 18, 2025
- [5932 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5932-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jan 23, 2026
- [5914 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5914-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 26, 2024
- [5912 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5912-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025
- [5942 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5942-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jan 28, 2025
- [5735 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5735-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025
- [5645 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5645-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026
- [5638 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5638-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 22, 2024
- [5637 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5637-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Dec 30, 2025
- [5607 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5607-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-10 18:36 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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Map, both permits at this address and 9 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5925-s-emerald-ave/