# Building permits at 6191 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Aug 19: Replacement plumbing contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 19, 2026 | Other | For permit 101071740: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200507581](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507581/) | | Oct 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior alterations and renovations to an existing 1 story commercial building for new office space. Conditional permit subject to field inspections | $80,000 | [101071740](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071740/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [6107 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6107-s-archer-ave/) | 990 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration to an existing ground-floor commercial tenant space within an existing fully sprinklered building. The current occupancy classification is group m (mercantile), and the proposed occupancy classification is group m (mercantile), with no change. The current and proposed constructio | $140,000 | [101086924](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086924/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [6141 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6141-s-archer-ave/) | 640 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 boiler - hot water(lochinvar # ftx850, mechanical room) 1 other cooling equipment(carrier #38rcd060, roof). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, exterior/interior mechanical room | $50,000 | [B200481479](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481479/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [6146 W 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6146-w-54th-st/) | 680 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc. Replace existing wood stairs, remove brick wall and restore as the original siding wall to an existing 2 story brick and frame building as per plans (type IIIA occupancy r-5) | $8,000 | [101086096](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086096/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [5346 S Meade Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5346-s-meade-ave/) | 400 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3042 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house, siding, gutter. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01966. | $23,020 | [B200507139](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507139/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [6113 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6113-s-archer-ave/) | 930 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: restore unit 2n to original state (bearing wall installation). | $20,000 | [101082796](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082796/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5332 S Austin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5332-s-austin-ave/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior repairs to existing single family residence, replacement of water damaged drywall on all floors, replace floors and finishes. Replace electrical and plumbing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), repairs due to water damage all floors. | $99,810 | [B200475326](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475326/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [6001 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6001-w-55th-st/) | 730 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1382 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: at top of the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02017. | $20,439 | [B200474472](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474472/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [5312 S Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5312-s-melvina-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Other | Other administrative change associated with permit b200510661. Details: change side setback to 2'6". Administrative filing only. No substantive change to scope of permit b200510661. | Not listed | [B200514908](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514908/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [5225 S Meade Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5225-s-meade-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install permanent-not required by code 14 kw other generator. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, backyard. | $11,236 | [B200508250](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508250/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [5312 S Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5312-s-melvina-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $22,300 | [B200510661](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510661/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5316 S Mason Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5316-s-mason-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2268 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof residential. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020004. | $29,668 | [B200475712](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475712/) | | May 30, 2026 | [5326 S Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5326-s-melvina-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x19'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $27,980 | [B200472527](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472527/) | ## 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 Archer Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [6216 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6216-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Oct 13, 2025 - [6141 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6141-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026 - [6113 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6113-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Jul 15, 2026 - [6107 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6107-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026 - [6020 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6020-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2021 - [5995 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5995-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Jun 6, 2025 - [5945 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5945-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Dec 31, 2025 - [5926 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5926-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026 - [5897 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5897-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Oct 7, 2025 - [5828 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5828-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Aug 22, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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