# Building permits at 5947 S Ada St, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Dec 13, 2024: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 13, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and exterior rear of building. | $4,500 | [B200408473](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200408473/) | | Jan 12, 2010 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 340-11667-01 | $249 | [B100325649](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100325649/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [5923 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5923-s-bishop-st/) | 710 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 45'-0' ' (length). Location: by alley way and SW of property. | $2,000 | [B200509842](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509842/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [5923 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5923-s-bishop-st/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to 2nd floor, to replace drywall at walls and ceiling of living and dining rooms, replace light fixtues and outlets throughout. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor. | $14,800 | [B200477982](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477982/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [5923 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5923-s-bishop-st/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to replace drywall at walls and ceiling of 1st flr dining and living room, replace outlets and light fixtures and replace water damanged drywall at mecahnical room in open basement. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 1 basement. | $10,000 | [B200465059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465059/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [1244 W 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1244-w-61st-st/) | 910 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: north side of building). Roof: rebuild. IL Roofing contractor license #104016966. | $8,000 | [B200510748](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510748/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [5924 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5924-s-bishop-st/) | 780 ft W | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Renovation to an existing 1.5 story single family dwelling w/basementinterior alterations and installation of new interior finishesrear open wood deck replacementupgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems(occupancy group r5; type IIIA construction) | $75,000 | [101083079](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083079/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [6024 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6024-s-loomis-blvd/) | 600 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: interior. | $4,300 | [B200506792](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506792/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [1239 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1239-w-59th-st/) | 710 ft NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101071701. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200480528](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480528/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [6001 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6001-s-throop-st/) | 380 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: a remodel of the exterior and interior of an existing two-story, two-family residential facility. Replacement of an existing wood rear stair with a new wood stair. New 6ft fence at perimeter. All plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems will be replaced and updated to energy effici | $200,000 | [101079625](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079625/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [5958 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5958-s-racine-ave/) | 920 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 110 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 20. Parapet rebuilding: 15 SQ. FT. Location: front facade. | $25,000 | [B200466513](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466513/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [6122 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6122-s-loomis-blvd/) | 0.22 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 94'-0' ' (length). Location: rear yard. | $4,838 | [B200510361](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510361/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [6013 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6013-s-laflin-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1612 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019915. | $23,000 | [B200481051](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481051/) | ## 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 Ada St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5813 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5813-s-ada-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025 - [6117 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6117-s-ada-st/): newest permit Aug 29, 2025 - [6200 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6200-s-ada-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025 - [6203 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6203-s-ada-st/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026 - [5649 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5649-s-ada-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026 - [5640 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5640-s-ada-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026 - [5631 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5631-s-ada-st/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025 - [5607 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5607-s-ada-st/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025 - [5517 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5517-s-ada-st/): newest permit Dec 12, 2025 - [5030 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5030-s-ada-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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