# Building permits at 1857 E 79th St, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Nov 13, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 4 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 15. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: first floor. | $6,000 | [B200450739](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200450739/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [7816 S Jeffery Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7816-s-jeffery-blvd/) | 840 ft 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 11, 2026 | [7937 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7937-s-constance-ave/) | 510 ft SW | 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/) | 740 ft SW | 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/) | 970 ft W | 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/) | 930 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/) | 930 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/) | 970 ft W | 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/) | 740 ft SW | 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/) | 970 ft W | 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/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [7828 S Jeffery Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7828-s-jeffery-blvd/) | 770 ft NE | 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/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [7754 S Bennett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7754-s-bennett-ave/) | 780 ft N | 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/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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 28, 2026 | [7816 S Chappel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7816-s-chappel-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 7.2 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $23,680 | [B200508161](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508161/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [7816 S Chappel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7816-s-chappel-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, exterior, service feeder and conductor. | $6,500 | [B200508167](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508167/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [2000 E 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-e-78th-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 60 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $400 | [B200470896](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470896/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [7719 S Cregier Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7719-s-cregier-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [8012 S Jeffery Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8012-s-jeffery-blvd/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace existing rear enclosed wood porch with open stairs, enclose porch stair per plan and new 2 car parking pad for an existing two floor 2 d.u. Brick building per plan. | $17,600 | [101080705](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080705/) |

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