# Building permits at 645 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL Four permits here in the last two years. The newest, Aug 19: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 5 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 19, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: next to and outside of building. | $38,000 | [B200478969](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478969/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: mechanical space in basement. | $35,000 | [B200478950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478950/) | | Apr 16, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install permanent-required by code 1250 kw diesel generator. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: generator room and basement. | $1,000,000 | [B200462331](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462331/) | | Oct 21, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install temporary 1000 kw diesel generator. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 1st flr outside generator room along north alley. | $20,000 | [B200444636](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200444636/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 5 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 27, 2026 | [5551 W Congress Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5551-w-congress-pkwy/) | 640 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 4000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 7, MAX. Length 12. Location: exterior work only. | $8,500 | [B200479538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479538/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [5551 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5551-w-van-buren-st/) | 950 ft N | Other | For permit 101082012: replacement other contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479630](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479630/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [5551 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5551-w-van-buren-st/) | 950 ft N | Other | For permit 101082012: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479629](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479629/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5551 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5551-w-van-buren-st/) | 950 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC revision to permit 101064616 for interior rehab and to convert from 3 dwelling units to 4 dwelling units to an existing 3 story brick building with basement as per plans.(occupancy R2 classification) ( type IIIA construction ) certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $30,000 | [101082012](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082012/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [5510 W Congress Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5510-w-congress-pkwy/) | 930 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 floor furnace(goodman, gm9s920603bn, 1st floor). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st and 2nd floors. | $6,000 | [B200474627](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474627/) | ## 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 Central Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [500 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/500-s-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025 - [832 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/832-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2025 - [415 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/415-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025 - [231 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/231-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025 - [124 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/124-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 12, 2026 - [116 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/116-s-central-ave/): newest permit Feb 8, 2026 - [5258 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5258-s-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026 - [5710 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5710-s-central-ave/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024 - [5821 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5821-s-central-ave/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 - [5940 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5940-s-central-ave/): newest permit May 11, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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