# Building permits at 1721 E 79th St, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Apr 15, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 15, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: basement and common areas rear courtway. | $2,500 | [B200418994](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200418994/) | | Apr 21, 2009 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm | $449 | [B100287641](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100287641/) | | Jan 5, 2007 | Fence, wall or deck | Porch repairs to address violations per structual report reviewed by dept. Of buildings. | $15,000 | [100156481](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100156481/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [7829 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7829-s-cornell-ave/) | 710 ft NW | 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/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [7845 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7845-s-cornell-ave/) | 640 ft W | 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/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [7937 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7937-s-constance-ave/) | 690 ft SE | 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/) | 780 ft 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 25, 2026 | [7808 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7808-s-cornell-ave/) | 900 ft NW | 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/) | 320 ft N | 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/) | 320 ft N | 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 31, 2026 | [7958 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7958-s-constance-ave/) | 780 ft 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 30, 2026 | [7835 S Ridgeland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7835-s-ridgeland-ave/) | 320 ft N | 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), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [7719 S Cregier Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7719-s-cregier-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Other | For permit 101080754: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511892](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511892/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [8021 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-constance-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.3 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,970 | [B200506763](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506763/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [8021 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-constance-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, exterior. | $1,500 | [B200506768](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506768/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [7754 S Bennett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7754-s-bennett-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | For permit 101016462: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474446](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474446/) | | May 14, 2026 | [7719 S Cregier Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7719-s-cregier-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior renovation to existing 2 story with basment single family house including interior alteration, rear exterior stair in-kind replacement, new MEP equipment and new interior finishes (occ. GP. R-5, Type VB const.) | $95,000 | [101080754](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080754/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-06 01:02 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one's own risk. Map, all 3 permits at this address and 14 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1721-e-79th-st/