# Building permits at 2004 W 79th St, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Apr 9: Convert existing storefront into a day care center. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits (14 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: convert existing storefront into a day care center. Add additional unisex toilet. (Occupancy group B, type IIIA construction) per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $45,000 | [101068699](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101068699/) |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Oia '2000 W 79th st' converting existing 1 story vacant commercial storefront space into an event space. Building out a service counter and installing a service sink. | $1,500 | [100965110](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100965110/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [2024 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2024-w-79th-st/) | 210 ft W | Alteration or repair | CBC 2019 Self cert - interior remodel of an existing wellness office to create a conference room, replace finishes, replace light fixtures, and replace plumbing fixtures in the same location. No change to existing occupancy or zoning. No structural work. | $200,000 | [101084677](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084677/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [7837 S Hamilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7837-s-hamilton-ave/) | 920 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 10.8 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $25,520 | [B200510278](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510278/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1849 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1849-w-79th-st/) | 860 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: second floor utility room. | $20,000 | [B200510822](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510822/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [7842 S Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7842-s-seeley-ave/) | 350 ft NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 4 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 n | $4,000 | [B200510416](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510416/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [7837 S Hamilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7837-s-hamilton-ave/) | 920 ft W | 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 | [B200510281](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510281/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [7832 S Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7832-s-damen-ave/) | 260 ft N | Elevator | Installation of (1) one vertical platform wheelchair lift, 750lbs capacity @ 9fpm, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $12,239 | [101085729](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085729/) |
| Aug 8, 2026 | [7728 S Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7728-s-damen-ave/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 3 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 30. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: basement and 1st floor only. | $8,000 | [B200481869](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481869/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [7842 S Winchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7842-s-winchester-ave/) | 380 ft NE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101061148 must begin work and or request inspection no later than december 2026 on permit no 101061148 | Not listed | [101086611](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086611/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [7832 S Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7832-s-damen-ave/) | 260 ft N | Elevator | Remove vertical platform wheelchair lift with new one being installed under permit #101085729. | Not listed | [101085728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085728/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [7825 S Winchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7825-s-winchester-ave/) | 550 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front of building face brick, other common brick. | $3,800 | [B200476612](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476612/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [7842 S Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7842-s-seeley-ave/) | 350 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall only. Electrical on separate permit # b200467787. (No floor plan alterations) (no plumbing work, no mechanical work under this permit) locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), interior work only- single family. | $100 | [B200467927](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467927/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | [7716 S Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7716-s-wolcott-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior rehab + replacement of existing enclosed & open rear wood porch (same size same, configuration) to existing, 2 story + basement masonry single family residence(occupancy group R-5, type 3a construction) | $128,000 | [101084234](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084234/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [8055 S Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8055-s-damen-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 19'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $1,979 | [B200479894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479894/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [7834 S Hamilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7834-s-hamilton-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 5 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/exterior. | $2,850 | [B200480554](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480554/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [7834 S Hamilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7834-s-hamilton-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/exterior. | $9,500 | [B200480549](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480549/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 19:02 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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