# Building permits at 5940 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, May 11: Alterations to existing park fieldhouse exterior ramp and stair and door modifications for accessibility. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 2 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 11, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alterations to existing park fieldhouse exterior ramp and stair and door modifications for accessibility. (Occupancy group a-3; type VB construction) | $90,000 | [101080543](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080543/) | | Sep 6, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Play ground renovation and storm water review. Plans include 1822 W. Larchmont ave. | $698,000 | [100446174](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100446174/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 2 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [5821 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5821-s-central-ave/) | 980 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: fire pump mechanical room. | $20,000 | [B200512219](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512219/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 27, 2026 | [6133 S Parkside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6133-s-parkside-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 74'-0' ' (length). Location: rear yard. | $9,000 | [B200471505](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471505/) | ## 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 Central Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5821 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5821-s-central-ave/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 - [6126 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6126-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 9, 2025 - [5710 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5710-s-central-ave/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024 - [6411 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6411-s-central-ave/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 - [6412 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6412-s-central-ave/): newest permit Nov 7, 2024 - [5258 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5258-s-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026 - [832 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/832-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2025 - [645 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/645-s-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026 - [500 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/500-s-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025 - [415 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/415-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-09 19:44 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one’s own risk. Map, both permits at this address and 2 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5940-s-central-ave/