# Building permits at 2548 E 79th St, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 15: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 15, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 210 SQ. FT. Location: roof masonry parapet walls. | $40,000 | [B200514211](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514211/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 19 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [7816 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7816-s-phillips-ave/) | 990 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement panel. | $16,000 | [B200513576](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513576/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [2649 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2649-e-79th-st/) | 670 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 84 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: electrical service replacement. | $15,000 | [B200511813](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511813/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [7821 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7821-s-phillips-ave/) | 900 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 7, MAX. Length 8. Location: front elevation lintels. | $28,427 | [B200507873](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507873/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [2425 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2425-e-79th-st/) | 900 ft W | 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 17, 2026 | [7740 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7740-s-kingston-ave/) | 870 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 299 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: N. Bottom wall, W. Top wall. | $9,000 | [B200512113](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512113/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [7827 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7827-s-colfax-ave/) | 360 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 160 square feet. | $9,500 | [B200511867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511867/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7919 S Essex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7919-s-essex-ave/) | 550 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof covering replacent. IL Roofing contractor license: 104005608. | $15,000 | [B200507578](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507578/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7918 S Essex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7918-s-essex-ave/) | 620 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 450 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 8, MAX. Length 6. Location: masonry repairs, tuckpointing, repl lintels up 6ft. | $12,500 | [B200507577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507577/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [2633 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2633-e-79th-st/) | 470 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc 1- story commercial bldg interior alterations for new tutoring center as per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $68,000 | [101079687](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079687/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [2447 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2447-e-79th-st/) | 690 ft W | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: interior renovations for an existing 3 story, 8 unit mixed-use building. No change to demising walls or common areas. New mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. Exterior work includes repair of existing wood porch & stairs to make it code compliant (occ group R-2, const. Type iiia) | $200,000 | [101077303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077303/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [7919 S Essex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7919-s-essex-ave/) | 550 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Emergency removal of dilapidated 3-story porch at rear. Locations: 6 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, remove 3 story frame rear porch per inspection. | $5,000 | [B200478733](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478733/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [2626 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2626-e-79th-st/) | 420 ft E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall at walls and ceiling, no plumbing, electrical or structural repairs included. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), ceiling wall. | $8,400 | [B200465800](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465800/) | | May 26, 2026 | [7900 S Essex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7900-s-essex-ave/) | 570 ft W | Other | For permit b200005918: replacement plumbing contractor. Additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200471333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471333/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [7822 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7822-s-yates-blvd/) | 0.24 mi W | 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 22, 2026 | [7830 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7830-s-yates-blvd/) | 0.24 mi W | 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/) | 0.24 mi W | 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/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [8021 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-phillips-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: south side of building). | $3,500 | [B200479016](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479016/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [7757 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7757-s-phillips-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Other | For permit 101072220: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479085](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479085/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [8021 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-phillips-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: New 3 car masonry detached garage (occupancy group r5; type IIIA construction) | $30,000 | [101071027](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071027/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/zoning-board-of-appeals.html ## More on this street Other addresses on E 79th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [2543 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2543-e-79th-st/): newest permit Jan 20, 2026 - [2512 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2512-e-79th-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024 - [2602 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2602-e-79th-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2025 - [2626 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2626-e-79th-st/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026 - [2633 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2633-e-79th-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026 - [2649 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2649-e-79th-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 - [2447 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2447-e-79th-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026 - [2442 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2442-e-79th-st/): newest permit Jan 10, 2025 - [2660 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2660-e-79th-st/): newest permit May 14, 2025 - [2425 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2425-e-79th-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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