# Building permits at 1640 E 79th St, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 18, 2025: Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry mixed use building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits (13 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 18, 2025 | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry mixed use building | $37,500 | [B101067796](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101067796/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 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 | [7845 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7845-s-cornell-ave/) | 140 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit #1s. | $350 | [B200511866](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511866/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [7829 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7829-s-cornell-ave/) | 300 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 2200 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003460. | $19,000 | [B200512240](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512240/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [7808 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7808-s-cornell-ave/) | 520 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof repair. Area: 1000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: reroofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018889. | $500 | [B200508799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508799/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [7835 S Ridgeland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7835-s-ridgeland-ave/) | 650 ft NE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st second third. | $7,800 | [B200507587](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507587/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [7835 S Ridgeland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7835-s-ridgeland-ave/) | 650 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: unit 1 and 2 unit. | $8,500 | [B200480666](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480666/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [7835 S Ridgeland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7835-s-ridgeland-ave/) | 650 ft NE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 7 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 1 and unit 2. | $5,000 | [B200480495](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480495/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 11, 2026 | [7937 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7937-s-constance-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $24,000 | [B200511086](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511086/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [7958 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7958-s-constance-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for steel porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 105 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. Full rebuild (same as existing) for steel porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 96 square feet. Landing n | $12,000 | [B200509769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509769/) | | Aug 29, 2026 | [7713 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7713-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and plumbing in kitchen and bathroom only. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor unit | $100 | [B200479534](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479534/) | | Aug 29, 2026 | [7713 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7713-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and plumbing in kitchen and bathroom only. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor unit | $100 | [B200479191](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479191/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [7958 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7958-s-constance-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 100'-0' ' (length). Location: south and west elevation. | $100 | [B200480985](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480985/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [7926 S Anthony Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7926-s-anthony-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: basement and 1st floor. | $1,500 | [B200478694](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478694/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [8024 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8024-s-stony-island-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Sign | Replacing the old pole sign with a new box sign using existing electrical access for connection. | $5,000 | [100974816](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100974816/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [8024 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8024-s-stony-island-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Sign | Installing a new 2 sided led sign using existing electrical access to connect the sign. | $5,000 | [101083504](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083504/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-04 01:54 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. 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