# Building permits at 1961 E 72nd St, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Feb 13, 2025: New/replacement installation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits (14 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 13, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 55'-0' ' (length). Location: front. | $750 | [B200409744](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200409744/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 6, 2026 | [7150 S Cyril Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7150-s-cyril-ave/) | 130 ft N | Elevator | Replacement of controller(like-for-like) to meet city of chicago 2017 phase II mandate on one(1) 1500lb capacity, 7-floor, 100fpm, passenger elevator(rear north), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev017134) | $116,000 | [101083170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083170/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [2032 E 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2032-e-71st-st/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self certification CBC. Interior tenant build out existing 2,793 sf tenant space with a existing occupancy of b-business to have a new interior built out. Changes consisting of architectural work, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work as well. No changes to exterior of the building, all work don | $125,000 | [101077847](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077847/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [7133 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7133-s-constance-ave/) | 990 ft W | Electrical | For permit 101002109: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 101002109. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200510219](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510219/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [7227 S Bennett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7227-s-bennett-ave/) | 650 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $34,000 | [B200506744](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506744/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [7133 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7133-s-constance-ave/) | 990 ft W | Other | Reinstate permit no 101002109 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2026 on permit no 101002109. Separate admin change require to update contractors | Not listed | [101085264](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085264/) | | May 29, 2026 | [2051 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2051-e-72nd-st/) | 740 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 14, MAX. Length 8. Parapet rebuilding: 75 SQ. FT. Location: exterior of the building. | $17,000 | [B200471161](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471161/) | | May 15, 2026 | [7240 S Jeffery Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7240-s-jeffery-blvd/) | 430 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.97 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $18,243 | [B200469283](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469283/) | | May 10, 2026 | [7216 S Euclid Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7216-s-euclid-ave/) | 370 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of existing drywall and existing plumbing. Electrical permit on file (b200464099). (No mechanical work under this permit). (No floor plan alterations). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd and 3rd floor only. | $100 | [B200464525](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464525/) | | May 10, 2026 | [7216 S Euclid Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7216-s-euclid-ave/) | 370 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of existing drywall and existing plumbing. Electrical permit on file (b200464099). (No mechanical work under this permit). (No floor plan alterations). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement and 1st floor only | $100 | [B200464123](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464123/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [1949 E 73rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1949-e-73rd-pl/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior and exterior repairs to 7 fire damaged dwelling units (basement & 6 dwelling units at 1st thru 3rd floors on southeast corner) in a 3 story 25 dwelling unit multifamily masonry residential building with basement, lintel replacement north wall. All work per plans. Certified plans corrections | $80,000 | [101080873](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080873/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [7212 S Merrill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7212-s-merrill-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 25'-0' ' (length). Location: front and back yard. | $1,200 | [B200512549](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512549/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7016 S Chappel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7016-s-chappel-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: typical work in (6) units: remove non-bearing partitions & install new non-bearing partitions, relocate & replace existing outlets, swithces & light fixtures per plans, relocate existing furnace & modify duct work per plan, install new bathroom & renovate kitchen, install electric pan | $90,000 | [101074041](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074041/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [7020 S Jeffery Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7020-s-jeffery-blvd/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC repairs due to fire damage unit 604 in a multi unit 7 story apartment building as per plans. Unit 603 change window. (Occupancy R2 classification) (type IA construction ) | $55,000 | [101083436](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083436/) | | May 14, 2026 | [7043 S Clyde Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7043-s-clyde-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 5'-11' ' (height) x 49'-11' ' (length). Location: rear of building #7043-45. | $2,000 | [B200470605](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470605/) | | May 4, 2026 | [1833 E 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1833-e-71st-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alterations to existing park fieldhouse exterior ramp and stair and door modifications for accessibility. (Occupancy group a-3; type IB construction) | $150,000 | [101080549](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080549/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 72nd St with permits, nearest house number first: - [2025 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2025-e-72nd-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2021 - [2051 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2051-e-72nd-st/): newest permit May 29, 2026 - [2132 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2132-e-72nd-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025 - [2337 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2337-e-72nd-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026 - [1533 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1533-e-72nd-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026 - [1529 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1529-e-72nd-st/): newest permit Dec 23, 2025 - [1507 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1507-e-72nd-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026 - [1505 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1505-e-72nd-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026 - [1353 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1353-e-72nd-st/): newest permit Sep 12, 2025 - [1341 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1341-e-72nd-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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