# Building permits at 5942 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Jan 28, 2025: Spr 2019 CBC. Interior alteration at existing one story brick & frame SFR building with basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits (12 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. Interior alteration at existing one story brick & frame SFR building with basement (va construction, R-5 occupancy) including plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Existing rear open frame porch replacement with sae. New two car frame garage. All work as per plans.(conditional permit subject | $80,000 | [101063329](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063329/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 14, 2026 | [5927 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5927-s-emerald-ave/) | 180 ft NE | Demolition | Emergency demolition of a 2-story residential occupancy building. 2 Residential units. 0 Non-residential units. Location on lot: front. (Ordinary demolition.) | $20,900 | [B200508212](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508212/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [5925 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5925-s-emerald-ave/) | 200 ft NE | 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/) | 200 ft NE | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $22,900 | [101086507](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086507/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [5944 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5944-s-union-ave/) | 340 ft E | 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/) | 340 ft E | 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/) | 420 ft E | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $19,500 | [B101086502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086502/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5847 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5847-s-halsted-st/) | 640 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 1, 2026 | [732 W 60th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/732-w-60th-pl/) | 540 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), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 20, 2026 | [805 W 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/805-w-58th-st/) | 0.21 mi N | 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/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [5945 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5945-s-sangamon-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr CBRC 2019: interior alterations at an existing 2-story + basement, frame multi-unit (2du) residence. Mechanical, electrical & plumbing per plans. | $136,360 | [101077804](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077804/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [648 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/648-w-61st-pl/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [6101 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6101-s-green-st/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5813 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5813-s-union-ave/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | ## 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: - [5932 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5932-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jan 23, 2026 - [5927 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5927-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 14, 2026 - [5925 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5925-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026 - [5921 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5921-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 18, 2025 - [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 - [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 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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