# Building permits at 6041 S May St, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 15, 2025: Revision to #101063821, reconfiguration of approved 2 story deck/stairs. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 6 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Revision to #101063821, reconfiguration of approved 2 story deck/stairs, reconfiguration of rear parking pad, 5' front iron/6' side wood fences, replace existing non-compliant rear gate with rear 6' sliding parking gate, per plans. | $20,000 | [101068780](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101068780/) | | Mar 12, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of kitchens and baths, new plumbing, electrical, and mechanical throughout 2 dwelling units and basement common space. Replace rear enclosed porch with open porch and stair. | $150,000 | [101063821](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063821/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 6 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [6025 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6025-s-aberdeen-st/) | 370 ft NE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $1,200 | [B200514226](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514226/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [6003 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6003-s-carpenter-st/) | 770 ft NE | Demolition | Emergency demolition of a 2-story residential occupancy building. 1 Residential units. 0 Non-residential units. Location on lot: front. (Ordinary demolition.) | $60,000 | [B200508159](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508159/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [6143 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6143-s-racine-ave/) | 760 ft SW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $37,900 | [B101085650](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085650/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [1244 W 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1244-w-61st-st/) | 870 ft W | 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/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [5958 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5958-s-racine-ave/) | 650 ft NW | 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), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 7, 2026 | [6001 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6001-s-throop-st/) | 0.20 mi W | 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/) | ## 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 May St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5842 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5842-s-may-st/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025 - [5836 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5836-s-may-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026 - [5803 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5803-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 27, 2024 - [6336 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6336-s-may-st/): newest permit Jul 11, 2026 - [5725 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5725-s-may-st/): newest permit Feb 2, 2026 - [5715 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5715-s-may-st/): newest permit Mar 7, 2025 - [5704 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5704-s-may-st/): newest permit May 19, 2025 - [6409 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6409-s-may-st/): newest permit Oct 20, 2025 - [6441 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6441-s-may-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2020 - [5618 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5618-s-may-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2023 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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