# Building permits at 5940 W 55th St, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 5, 2025: New/replacement installation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 5, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 320'-0' ' (length). Location: install new 6' wood privacy fence along rear, side. | $7,000 | [B200449704](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200449704/) | | Feb 24, 2006 | Electrical | Service upgrade a/c circuit | $1,200 | [B100096628](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100096628/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [6107 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6107-s-archer-ave/) | 650 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration to an existing ground-floor commercial tenant space within an existing fully sprinklered building. The current occupancy classification is group m (mercantile), and the proposed occupancy classification is group m (mercantile), with no change. The current and proposed constructio | $140,000 | [101086924](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086924/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [5537 S Monitor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5537-s-monitor-ave/) | 930 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 7.2 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $13,680 | [B200508702](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508702/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [5537 S Monitor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5537-s-monitor-ave/) | 930 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 11.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $27,230 | [B200508697](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508697/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [6141 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6141-s-archer-ave/) | 560 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 boiler - hot water(lochinvar # ftx850, mechanical room) 1 other cooling equipment(carrier #38rcd060, roof). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, exterior/interior mechanical room | $50,000 | [B200481479](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481479/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [5816 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5816-w-55th-st/) | 920 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2172 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof ( home & garage). IL Roofing contractor license: 104020352. | $15,000 | [B200508950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508950/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [5537 S Monitor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5537-s-monitor-ave/) | 930 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $4,000 | [B200508704](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508704/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [6191 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6191-s-archer-ave/) | 880 ft NW | Other | For permit 101071740: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200507581](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507581/) | | Jul 19, 2026 | [5554 S Mayfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5554-s-mayfield-ave/) | 750 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 77'-0' ' (length). Location: side and rear yard. | $3,837 | [B200479200](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479200/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5554 S Mayfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5554-s-mayfield-ave/) | 750 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 0.1584 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0120. | $85,000 | [B200477245](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477245/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [6113 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6113-s-archer-ave/) | 620 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: restore unit 2n to original state (bearing wall installation). | $20,000 | [101082796](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082796/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5554 S Mayfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5554-s-mayfield-ave/) | 750 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $13,000 | [B200477443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477443/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [5554 S Mayfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5554-s-mayfield-ave/) | 750 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 11.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: upgrade msp and meter collar. | $3,000 | [B200477449](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477449/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5332 S Austin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5332-s-austin-ave/) | 970 ft N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior repairs to existing single family residence, replacement of water damaged drywall on all floors, replace floors and finishes. Replace electrical and plumbing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), repairs due to water damage all floors. | $99,810 | [B200475326](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475326/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [6001 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6001-w-55th-st/) | 250 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1382 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: at top of the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02017. | $20,439 | [B200474472](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474472/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 11, 2026 | [5551 S Menard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5551-s-menard-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Other | Reinstate permit no 100963866 must begin work and or request inspection no later than april 2027 on permit no 100963866 | Not listed | [101088360](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088360/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [5442 S Menard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5442-s-menard-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $40,698 | [B200509034](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509034/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [5346 S Meade Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5346-s-meade-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3042 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house, siding, gutter. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01966. | $23,020 | [B200507139](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507139/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [5436 S Menard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5436-s-menard-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | 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: 14'-0' '. | $26,950 | [B200506723](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506723/) | | Jul 4, 2026 | [5634 S Mayfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5634-s-mayfield-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 92'-6' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $3,609 | [B200477332](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477332/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5316 S Mason Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5316-s-mason-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2268 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof residential. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020004. | $29,668 | [B200475712](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475712/) | ## 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 55th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [6001 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6001-w-55th-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026 - [5823 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5823-w-55th-st/): newest permit Mar 11, 2025 - [5816 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5816-w-55th-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026 - [5701 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5701-w-55th-st/): newest permit Aug 6, 2026 - [6315 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6315-w-55th-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2025 - [5522 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5522-w-55th-st/): newest permit Mar 26, 2026 - [5245 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5245-w-55th-st/): newest permit Dec 9, 2024 - [5150 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5150-w-55th-st/): newest permit Mar 25, 2025 - [5035 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5035-w-55th-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 2026 - [4532 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4532-w-55th-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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