# Building permits at 1823 E 79th St, Chicago, IL

Four permits on record here. The newest, Oct 3, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 11. Location: 79th st facade, first floor. | $5,000 | [B200442685](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200442685/) |
| Sep 22, 2006 | Electrical | Install new light fixtures,exit signs,hardwired carbon & smoke detectors. | $6,500 | [B100136395](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100136395/) |
| Sep 11, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Replace acustic ceiling with 5\8'' UL gyp bd. Replace interior doors with new solid code doors, new flooring and 5\8'' UL gyp bd. | $1,950 | [100136127](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100136127/) |
| Jan 31, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Store front to be replace per plans.facade rebate. | $46,812 | [100079899](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100079899/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

15 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 11, 2026 | [7937 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7937-s-constance-ave/) | 360 ft S | 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/) | 590 ft S | 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 | [7835 S Ridgeland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7835-s-ridgeland-ave/) | 610 ft NW | 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 19, 2026 | [8021 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-constance-ave/) | 860 ft S | 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/) | 860 ft S | 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/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [7835 S Ridgeland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7835-s-ridgeland-ave/) | 610 ft NW | 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/) | 590 ft S | 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/) | 610 ft NW | 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/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [7754 S Bennett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7754-s-bennett-ave/) | 870 ft 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [7719 S Cregier Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7719-s-cregier-ave/) | 0.22 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/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [7816 S Jeffery Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7816-s-jeffery-blvd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 cbrc:- interior renovation & exterior repairs of a two d.u.masonry building, update m.e.p equipment & fixture. Cure building violations (occupancy group r5-residence; type IIIA construction) | $363,000 | [101086127](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086127/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [7829 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7829-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | 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/) | 0.22 mi 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/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [7828 S Jeffery Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7828-s-jeffery-blvd/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC; exist. 3 Story, 5 du masonry building with unfinished basement. Convert exist. 3Rd floor apartments (2 units) to single unit. Remove center stair from 2nd to 3rd floor. New 3rd floof kitchen and laundry area. Replace exist. 3 Car masonry garage. All work per approved architectural plans | $100,000 | [101082757](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082757/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [7719 S Cregier Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7719-s-cregier-ave/) | 0.22 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/) |

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