# Building permits at 2015 E 79th St, Chicago, IL Eight permits on record here. The newest, Mar 13, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 13, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 2nd floor mechanical room exterior service drop. | $3,000 | [B200416795](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200416795/) | | Jan 30, 2023 | Electrical | Adding one 15 amp circuit to install a low voltage energy management system. | $6,687 | [B101003823](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101003823/) | | Apr 27, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to existing one floor walgreens store as per plans, no change in use. | $145,000 | [100902263](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100902263/) | | Aug 5, 2015 | Other | Revision to permit # 100582086 to change GC to trinidad construction, LLC | Not listed | [100608040](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100608040/) | | Jul 21, 2015 | Electrical | Change in electrical contractor. | Not listed | [B100605682](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100605682/) | | Mar 3, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Minor interior renovation to provide a single room within an existing pharmacy space, in a one story i-b commercial building, as per plans. No changes to use or occupancy. Conditional permit subject to field inspection. | $12,200 | [100582086](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100582086/) | | Jun 26, 2014 | Electrical | Performing maintenance/repair of existing sign | $1,200 | [B100547635](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100547635/) | | Mar 23, 2006 | Sign | Corner of jeffery and 79th street 387030 | Not listed | [100103396](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100103396/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [7816 S Jeffery Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7816-s-jeffery-blvd/) | 550 ft NW | 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/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [7816 S Chappel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7816-s-chappel-ave/) | 520 ft N | 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/) | 520 ft N | 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/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [7828 S Jeffery Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7828-s-jeffery-blvd/) | 440 ft NW | 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/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [2101 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2101-e-79th-st/) | 500 ft E | Alteration or repair | Alteration and repair to an existing 3-story masonry building consisting of 5-comercial spaces snack shop, clothing store,cell phone store, tax ofice, and insurance office space. And 20-dweling units and replace 2-open wood porches of same size and location. | $200,000 | [101067068](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101067068/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [2000 E 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-e-78th-st/) | 760 ft N | 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 4, 2026 | [8012 S Jeffery Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8012-s-jeffery-blvd/) | 810 ft S | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [7926 S Paxton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7926-s-paxton-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $13,000 | [B200511675](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511675/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [7937 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7937-s-constance-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | 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/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [8050 S Chappel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8050-s-chappel-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to a vestibule for a vertical platform lift addition for 2 story cps school building. (Occupancy group e-1; type IA construction) | $80,000 | [101084181](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084181/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [8050 S Chappel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8050-s-chappel-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $50,000 | [101086895](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086895/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [7754 S Bennett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7754-s-bennett-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-04 08:04 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. 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