# Building permits at 6401 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Dec 2, 2024: Legalize unpermitted work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits (15 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 2, 2024 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 408'-0' ' (length). Location: perimeter of the lot. | $19,894 | [B200407262](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200407262/) | | Oct 23, 2014 | Electrical | Install data | $1,200 | [B100567004](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100567004/) | | Oct 23, 2014 | Electrical | Installation of burglar alarm system and closed circuit video system | $10,000 | [B100566998](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100566998/) | | Apr 29, 2014 | New building | New construction of a 1 story restaurant building as per plans. Building is a prototype originally approved with permit 100513617. Self cert conditional permit: subject to field inspections | $500,000 | [100520839](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100520839/) | | Apr 18, 2014 | Demolition | Wreck & remove 1 story brick building | Not listed | [B100519562](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100519562/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [5413 S Mulligan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5413-s-mulligan-ave/) | 690 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 2.4 kw. Array output: 0.0902 kw. Includes 4.864 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof of main house structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0120. | $31,000 | [B200481870](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481870/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [5357 S Mulligan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5357-s-mulligan-ave/) | 870 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 113'-0' ' (length). Location: rear yard. | $7,956 | [B200511878](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511878/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [5549 S Nagle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5549-s-nagle-ave/) | 580 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: existing utility meter. | $4,750 | [B200479600](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479600/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [5549 S Nagle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5549-s-nagle-ave/) | 580 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $5,000 | [B200477993](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477993/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5549 S Nagle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5549-s-nagle-ave/) | 580 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 11.25 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $26,375 | [B200477991](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477991/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5413 S Mulligan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5413-s-mulligan-ave/) | 690 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 3.8 kw. Array output: 0.0736 kw. Location: roof of main house structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0120. | $37,000 | [B200477478](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477478/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5413 S Mulligan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5413-s-mulligan-ave/) | 690 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, collar, cloth wire, feeders and water bond. | $3,000 | [B200475698](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475698/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5421 S Mulligan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5421-s-mulligan-ave/) | 620 ft NE | Other | For permit 101066895: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200467656](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467656/) | | May 1, 2026 | [5542 S Nagle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5542-s-nagle-ave/) | 570 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 3.28 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $6,232 | [B200467887](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467887/) | | May 1, 2026 | [5542 S Nagle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5542-s-nagle-ave/) | 570 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.33 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $15,127 | [B200467869](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467869/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 9, 2026 | [5353 S Natchez Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5353-s-natchez-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $7,000 | [B200506670](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506670/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [5643 S Natchez Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5643-s-natchez-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101004575 must begin work and or request inspection no later than december 2026 on permit no 101004575 | Not listed | [101086738](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086738/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [5516 S Neenah Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5516-s-neenah-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Other | Other administrative change associated with permit b200473113. Details: correct address is 5516 S. Neenah ave. The pin i entered on original permit matches the correct address. I may have clicked wrong is why the primary is showing up N. And not S.. Administrative filing only. No substantive change | Not listed | [B200473250](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473250/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5318 S Nagle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5318-s-nagle-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019-cbrc: interior alteration of an existing 2-story single-family residential building. Work to include new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems throughout and correction of outstanding city of chicago building violations. No change to use, occupancy, or number of dwelling units | $125,000 | [101081103](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081103/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [5625 S Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5625-s-mobile-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: new fire alarm in bsmt, 1fl & 2fl. | Not listed | [B200468506](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468506/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [5516 S Neenah Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5516-s-neenah-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x24'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $31,180 | [B200473113](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473113/) | ## 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 W Archer Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [6421 W Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6421-w-archer-ave/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024 - [6451 W Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6451-w-archer-ave/): newest permit Jan 26, 2026 - [6455 W Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6455-w-archer-ave/): newest permit Feb 27, 2025 - [6456 W Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6456-w-archer-ave/): newest permit Apr 23, 2025 - [6508 W Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6508-w-archer-ave/): newest permit May 19, 2025 - [6554 W Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6554-w-archer-ave/): newest permit Sep 3, 2025 - [6600 W Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6600-w-archer-ave/): newest permit Feb 6, 2026 - [6607 W Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6607-w-archer-ave/): newest permit Nov 18, 2024 - [6621 W Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6621-w-archer-ave/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025 - [6640 W Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6640-w-archer-ave/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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