# Building permits at 5941 N Broadway, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.7M new building at 6027 N Kenmore Ave, permitted Jul 17.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 19, 2025: Sc 2019 CBRC: interior renovation to demo existing nail salon and update to a vanilla box tenant space. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: interior renovation to demo existing nail salon and update to a vanilla box tenant space. (Occ grp B, const type iii-a) | $60,000 | [101070179](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070179/) |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: first floor storefront. | $900 | [B200417327](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200417327/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | [5922 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5922-n-broadway/) | 200 ft SW | Other | Permit expires on 10/11/2026 erection starts: 8/28/2026, erection ends: 8/30/2026. CBC 2019. Reinstatement of 2025 permit 101073348 for the 2026 edgewater music fest on aug 28-30, 2026 for the same 2-24x16 mobile stages in the same location. Set-up is aug 28 and takedown by aug 30, 2026. Criterion p | $4,000 | [101087123](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087123/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [5946 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5946-n-winthrop-ave/) | 480 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 3. Parapet rebuilding: 500 SQ. FT. Location: reper existing brick exterior wall and paraet wall. | $35,870 | [B200514521](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514521/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [6034 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6034-n-broadway/) | 600 ft N | Sign | Double sided internally illuminated sign cabinet anchored to existing steel pole: "loaves + witches / bakery * kitchen * coffee" | $8,000 | [101080788](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080788/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [5911 N Magnolia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5911-n-magnolia-ave/) | 460 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: partial remodel of existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry, 26' ht., 2-unit residence for new 2-story rear wood stair (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction). | $22,500 | [101084522](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084522/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [5900 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5900-n-broadway/) | 410 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self cert. Comm. - 2019 CBRC - Partial first floor 1206 west rosedale suite): alterations to existing tenant office space per attached plans. Existing and planned occupancy type B: business; construction type: iii-b; czo 17-17-0104-w personal service. No exterior work. | $25,000 | [101084204](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084204/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [6034 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6034-n-broadway/) | 600 ft N | Sign | Awning on east elevation: "loaves + witches / bakery * kitchen * coffee" | $4,000 | [101080787](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080787/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [6009 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6009-n-broadway/) | 350 ft N | Alteration or repair | The project scope consists of the interior remodel to an existing whole foods market. The project includes but is not limited to the modification of existing food service equipment as indicated with in these documents. The project will also require electrical systems. Plumbing and refrigeration to b | $1,080,824 | [101078947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078947/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [1221 W Hood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1221-w-hood-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, exterior. | $1,155 | [B200515421](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515421/) |
| Oct 9, 2026 | [1324 W Elmdale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1324-w-elmdale-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement and gangway. | $5,500 | [B200515297](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515297/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [1128 W Ardmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1128-w-ardmore-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 6, MAX. Length 4. Location: east and west elevations. | $15,480 | [B200514294](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514294/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1228 W Glenlake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1228-w-glenlake-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: east side of building. | $4,781 | [B200508622](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508622/) |
| Jul 18, 2026 | [5833 N Kenmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5833-n-kenmore-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior repair/replacement of drywall, electrical, plumbing and finishes. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 203. | $8,000 | [B200473260](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473260/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [1355 W Elmdale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1355-w-elmdale-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 7, MAX. Length 6. Location: north and west elevations. | $10,000 | [B200479122](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479122/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [6027 N Kenmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6027-n-kenmore-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: erect new 5 story, 24du apartment building w/basement, rooftop stair enclosures, elevator penthouse, roof decks, rear balconies and trash enclosure as per plans (occupancy group R-2, type IIIA construction) certified plan corrections. | $2,700,000 | [101080842](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080842/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [5840 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5840-n-wayne-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 23, MAX. Length 10. Parapet rebuilding: 670 SQ. FT. Location: all the elevations. | $73,200 | [B200472083](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472083/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [6150 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6150-n-broadway/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing data/video. Specific location: inside store. | $9,860 | [B200474635](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474635/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1311 W Glenlake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1311-w-glenlake-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement panel location and meter location. | $5,000 | [B200473098](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473098/) |

## 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 N Broadway with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5937 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5937-n-broadway/): newest permit Feb 25, 2025
- [5922 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5922-n-broadway/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026
- [5900 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5900-n-broadway/): newest permit Jul 15, 2026
- [6009 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6009-n-broadway/): newest permit May 7, 2026
- [6034 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6034-n-broadway/): newest permit Aug 21, 2026
- [5840 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5840-n-broadway/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025
- [5838 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5838-n-broadway/): newest permit Oct 9, 2024
- [6054 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6054-n-broadway/): newest permit Nov 7, 2024
- [5822 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5822-n-broadway/): newest permit Sep 15, 2025
- [5821 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5821-n-broadway/): newest permit Mar 25, 2026

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