# Building permits at 1415 W 79th St, Chicago, IL

Eight permits here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 8: Additional other contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 34 more permits (32 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Other | For permit b200439965: additional other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200514864](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514864/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Other | For permit 101061009: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200465557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465557/) |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roof only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019830. | $16,000 | [B200439965](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200439965/) |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Other | For permit 101061009: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200436505](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200436505/) |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Other | For permit 101061009: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200435170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200435170/) |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Other | For permit 101061009: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200435176](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200435176/) |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Other | For permit 101061009: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200435172](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200435172/) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: full gut rehabilitation of existing 1-story masonry building. Interior alterations per plans. New interior concrete floor slab. New aluminum store front system. Masonry tuck-pointing. Roof repair. New bathrooms. New interior finishes. New HVAC, plumbing & electrical. (B1-1 / business  | $280,000 | [101061009](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101061009/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

34 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | [7820 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7820-s-ada-st/) | 740 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.05 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $26,765 | [B200515734](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515734/) |
| Oct 14, 2026 | [8029 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8029-s-bishop-st/) | 950 ft S | Demolition | Emergency demolition of a 1-story residential occupancy building. 1 Residential units. 0 Non-residential units. Location on lot: front. (Ordinary demolition.) | $21,500 | [B200509706](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509706/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [7820 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7820-s-ada-st/) | 740 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, meter, exterior. | $4,500 | [B200515738](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515738/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [7817 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7817-s-loomis-blvd/) | 550 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 17.55 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $43,345 | [B200507144](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507144/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [7817 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7817-s-loomis-blvd/) | 550 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter. | $1,500 | [B200507147](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507147/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [1368 W 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1368-w-78th-st/) | 810 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $16,950 | [B200479928](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479928/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [7918 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7918-s-throop-st/) | 820 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr -2019 CBC -remove and replace existing rear enclosed wood porch at existing 2 story brick building (occupancy class R-5, construction type iiia) | $35,000 | [101085603](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085603/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [7917 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7917-s-throop-st/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall in living room and dining room. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor unit | $100 | [B200475632](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475632/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [7917 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7917-s-throop-st/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall in living room and dining room. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor unit | $100 | [B200475598](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475598/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [7744 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7744-s-loomis-blvd/) | 890 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: back of building/basement. | $1,000 | [B200472867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472867/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1257 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1257-w-79th-st/) | 870 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 6000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: reroof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01888. | $24,000 | [B200472555](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472555/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [7835 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7835-s-laflin-st/) | 740 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019, CBRC: interior remodeling including electrical, plumbing and mechanical work to an existing 1 story brick building with basement as single family residence. All work to be done per plans. (Construction class IIIA, occupancy r-5). | $80,000 | [101080686](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080686/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [7859 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7859-s-ashland-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | For permit b200507176: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200515212](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515212/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [7859 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7859-s-ashland-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: modification existing antennas on rooftop per plan. | $50,000 | [B200507176](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507176/) |
| Oct 4, 2026 | [7758 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7758-s-laflin-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor bedrooms | $100 | [B200509412](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509412/) |
| Oct 4, 2026 | [7758 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7758-s-laflin-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor beddrooms | $100 | [B200509398](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509398/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [7801 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7801-s-throop-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101064809. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: basement, grade level, sanctuary level | Not listed | [B200510679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510679/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [8046 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8046-s-laflin-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 0.045 kw. Location: installation of roof mount solar panels w/ battery. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $12,198 | [B200511013](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511013/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [7754 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7754-s-throop-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 200 SQ. FT. Location: north parapet wall. | $10,000 | [B200511918](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511918/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [7916 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7916-s-elizabeth-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Other | For permit 101080175: additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200480609](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480609/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8036 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8036-s-ada-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.55 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $21,245 | [B200480955](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480955/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [8036 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8036-s-ada-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 225 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, meter. | $1,500 | [B200480958](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480958/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [7743 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7743-s-ada-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Elevator | Installation of (1) one vertical platform wheelchair lift at the front of the home, 750lbs capacity @ 9fpm, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city iif chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $25,530 | [101086291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086291/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [7920 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7920-s-elizabeth-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 50sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: exterior porch. Brick bannisters, lintels, steps. | $35,000 | [B200472539](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472539/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [7801 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7801-s-throop-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Other | Reinstate permit#101064809 inspection must be scheduled by january 2027 | Not listed | [101085684](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085684/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [7733 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7733-s-bishop-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1900 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: modified bitumen roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018955. | $9,000 | [B200476599](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476599/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8034 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8034-s-loomis-blvd/) | 0.19 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 13'-0' ' (length). Location: both sides of the property. | $2,640 | [B200476406](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476406/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [7743 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7743-s-ada-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | (Pada modifications: construct a wooden deck, stairs and handrails at the front of the house. | $25,530 | [B200476295](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476295/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [7917 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7917-s-elizabeth-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior alterations and remodeling of an existing 2 story, 2 dwelling units residence with basement. Basement duplexing to 1st floor unit. New rear 2-story porch. | $120,000 | [101078009](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078009/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [7731 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7731-s-laflin-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 6 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2 interior common areas, 1st floor and 2nd floor. | $100 | [B200467203](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467203/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [8044 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8044-s-ada-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 19 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 19. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: gang meters. | $1,500 | [B200470467](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470467/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [7731 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7731-s-laflin-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 40. Lighting outlets: 15. Specific location: 1st and 2nd floors only. | $100 | [B200467481](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467481/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [8044 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8044-s-laflin-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $7,000 | [B200467303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467303/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [7916 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7916-s-elizabeth-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations in an existing 2 story SFR, per plans. | $120,000 | [101080175](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080175/) |

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W 79th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1400 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-w-79th-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025
- [1519 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1519-w-79th-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025
- [1257 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1257-w-79th-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026
- [1620 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1620-w-79th-st/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026
- [1642 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1642-w-79th-st/): newest permit Nov 3, 2025
- [1719 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1719-w-79th-st/): newest permit May 26, 2026
- [1735 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1735-w-79th-st/): newest permit Feb 14, 2026
- [1814 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1814-w-79th-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024
- [1849 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1849-w-79th-st/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026
- [839 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/839-w-79th-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026

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