# Building permits at 5944 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 8: Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits (11 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $20,900 | [B101086506](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086506/) | | Oct 8, 2026 | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $20,900 | [101086506](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086506/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 8, 2026 | [5939 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5939-s-union-ave/) | 120 ft NE | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $19,500 | [B101086502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086502/) | ### 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/) | 330 ft NW | 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/) | 330 ft NW | 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/) | 1,000 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/) | 610 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), 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/) | 0.25 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/) | 0.22 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/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [621 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/621-w-61st-pl/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Renovation to an existing 2 story 4 dwelling unit building w/ new duplex from 1st floor to basement interior alterations and installation of new interior finishes new rear open wood porch upgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems(occupancy group R2; type IIIA construction) | $350,000 | [101083075](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083075/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [6101 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6101-s-green-st/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.24 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/) | | 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: - [5939 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5939-s-union-ave/): newest permit Sep 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 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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