# Building permits at 15 W 79th St, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 4, 2025: Removal, then assmbly of cab and car sling in order for replacement of guide rails on one(1) 2000lb capacity. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 4, 2025 | Elevator | Removal, then assmbly of cab and car sling in order for replacement of guide rails on one(1) 2000lb capacity, 2-floor, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev014384) red line | $150,000 | [101070098](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070098/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 7 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [7859 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7859-s-state-st/) | 220 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self certification 2019 CBC. Exterior and interior remodel of existing commercial building as per plans. | $150,000 | [101086716](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086716/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 8, 2026 | [7919 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7919-s-wabash-ave/) | 660 ft E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and finishes (no floor plan alterations) (no electrical work, no plumbing work or no mechanical work under this permiit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor only. | $500 | [B200508211](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508211/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [7959 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7959-s-la-salle-st/) | 990 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,000 | [B200481436](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481436/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [7931 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7931-s-la-salle-st/) | 850 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1672 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: complete roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018211. | $48,453 | [B200477065](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477065/) | | May 13, 2026 | [8021 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-perry-ave/) | 980 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 133'-4' ' (length). Vinyl/pvc fence - 3'-0' ' (height) x 20'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $8,000 | [B200470266](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470266/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | [56 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/56-w-77th-pl/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 78'-0' ' (length). Location: left side yard. | $3,000 | [B200509679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509679/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [48 W 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/48-w-81st-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Demolition | Wreck and remove detached frame garage, no replacement. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rear yard | $10,000 | [B200473823](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473823/) | ## 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 79th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [47 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/47-w-79th-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2024 - [353 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/353-w-79th-st/): newest permit Jun 11, 2026 - [611 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/611-w-79th-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025 - [705 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-79th-st/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026 - [738 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/738-w-79th-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2025 - [754 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/754-w-79th-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025 - [838 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/838-w-79th-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024 - [839 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/839-w-79th-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026 - [1257 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1257-w-79th-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026 - [1400 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-w-79th-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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