# Building permits at 5939 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL

Three permits on record here. The newest, Sep 8: Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits (8 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $19,500 | [B101086502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086502/) |
| Feb 10, 2011 | Fence, wall or deck | Repair front & rear porch of a SFR. Per architects plans | $1,500 | [100380153](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100380153/) |
| Aug 1, 2006 | Plumbing | Relocate water heater in basment by 1'ft to gain accessibilty per building violation | $100 | [100128567](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100128567/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [5944 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5944-s-union-ave/) | 120 ft SW | 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/) | 120 ft SW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $20,900 | [101086506](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086506/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [5925 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5925-s-emerald-ave/) | 360 ft W | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $22,900 | [B101086507](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086507/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [5925 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5925-s-emerald-ave/) | 360 ft W | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $22,900 | [101086507](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086507/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [5847 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5847-s-halsted-st/) | 850 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/) | 900 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 SW | 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), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [805 W 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/805-w-58th-st/) | 0.24 mi 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 30, 2026 | [648 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/648-w-61st-pl/) | 0.23 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $20,775 | [B200480593](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480593/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [543 W 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/543-w-61st-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - conversion of existing single-family residence to two unit residential building. Work calls for selected demolition, new plan layout; repairs to existing porch; new siding, windows and roof shingles; new mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems and new rear wood exit stairs as per | $150,000 | [101079602](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079602/) |

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

- [5944 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5944-s-union-ave/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026
- [5964 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5964-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jan 24, 2025
- [5813 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5813-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026
- [5810 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5810-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 6, 2025
- [5646 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5646-s-union-ave/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026
- [5424 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5424-s-union-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2024
- [5422 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5422-s-union-ave/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025
- [6516 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6516-s-union-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2024
- [6550 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6550-s-union-ave/): newest permit Sep 19, 2026
- [5317 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5317-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jan 31, 2025

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