# Building permits at 2226 E 79th St, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Jan 13: Push through lighbox sign. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 13, 2026 | Sign | Push through lighbox sign | $2,000 | [101077356](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077356/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 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 30, 2026 | [2346 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2346-e-79th-st/) | 860 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(trane, ysk102a3s0h000, rooftop) 1 rooftop packaged unit(trane, ysk120a3s0h003, rooftop). Electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof top.. | $50,000 | [B200511249](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511249/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [7926 S Paxton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7926-s-paxton-ave/) | 490 ft SW | 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/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [7940 S Crandon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7940-s-crandon-ave/) | 570 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior remodel of single family home, replace drywall, upgrade electrical and plumbing. Install new finishes, no structural or floor plan alterations.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement, 1st floor, 2nd floor. | $75,000 | [B200475285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475285/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [7936 S Luella Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7936-s-luella-ave/) | 440 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2051 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof - home only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020004. | $39,944 | [B200479868](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479868/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [2101 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2101-e-79th-st/) | 970 ft W | 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 5, 2026 | [7821 S Oglesby Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7821-s-oglesby-ave/) | 820 ft NE | Other | For permit 100934136: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 100934136. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200472386](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472386/) | | May 27, 2026 | [7821 S Oglesby Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7821-s-oglesby-ave/) | 820 ft NE | Other | Final reinstatement on permit no 100934136 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***december 2026*** must finalize all inspection by the end of the year.separate admin change require to update contractors | Not listed | [101083993](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083993/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [7700 S Paxton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7700-s-paxton-ave/) | 0.25 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.825 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $31,268 | [B200513966](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513966/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [2338 E 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2338-e-78th-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: remove and reinstall solar panel for roof work. | $1,200 | [B200513677](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513677/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [7822 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7822-s-yates-blvd/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scope of work: spr 2019 CBC: convert from single family residential to 2 flat by legalizing first level storage into a dwelling unit. Substantial rehab to include new exterior siding. Repair of fire damage. New bath. Basement to include 1 new bath, 1 new kitchen per plans. Rear yard to include 2 par | $50,000 | [101069968](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069968/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [2425 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2425-e-79th-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(york-jci unit, model # zt150n24r2b6lca1a2) 1 rooftop packaged unit(york m#kt120n24r2bflca1a1) 1 rooftop packaged unit(york m# pg3e60l10s31). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential un | $27,095 | [B200512817](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512817/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [7732 S Oglesby Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7732-s-oglesby-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | CBC Spring 2019 proposed architectural mechicanical electrical plumbing renovation and second story addition for exisitng masonry single family residence with basement as per plans | $75,000 | [101082167](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082167/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [7830 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7830-s-yates-blvd/) | 0.19 mi E | Demolition | Scope: wreck and remove detached brick garage (no replacement). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, garage. | $15,000 | [B200511257](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511257/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [7830 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7830-s-yates-blvd/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace 2 story exterior steel & concrete porch with new steel porch with wood decking to existing 2-story multi-family residential building- same size and location (occupancy R-2; type IIIA construction) | $60,000 | [101086728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086728/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-04 21:56 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. 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