# Building permits at 2601 E 78th St, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Nov 20, 2024: Interior remodel of exist. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 20, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: interior remodel of exist. 2 Story, 2-unit, brick, type IIIA residence w/ basement including new electrical, change from boiler to forced air furnace, and exist, basement to remain uninhabitable heat & storage (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $90,000 | [101061355](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101061355/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 18 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [2649 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2649-e-79th-st/) | 830 ft SE | 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/) | 990 ft W | 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 17, 2026 | [7740 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7740-s-kingston-ave/) | 470 ft NW | 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/) | 260 ft S | 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 13, 2026 | [2633 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2633-e-79th-st/) | 730 ft SE | 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 17, 2026 | [7757 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7757-s-phillips-ave/) | 980 ft W | 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 8, 2026 | [2626 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2626-e-79th-st/) | 640 ft SE | 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/) | 970 ft SW | Addition | 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), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [2425 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2425-e-79th-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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 21, 2026 | [7625 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7625-s-kingston-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 duct furnace(ducane mpga075b4a mechanical room) 2 duct furnace(rued 80pj10ecr01 mechanical room). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 3 interior common areas, mechanical room for each apartmen | $5,500 | [B200511666](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511666/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [7807 S Burnham Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7807-s-burnham-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 167 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 170 square feet. Landing no | $23,000 | [B200511995](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511995/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [7625 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7625-s-kingston-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior, tuckpointing. | $7,000 | [B200509439](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509439/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7919 S Essex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7919-s-essex-ave/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi 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 10, 2026 | [7700 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7700-s-phillips-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 16 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement. | $15,000 | [B200473631](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473631/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [2447 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2447-e-79th-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | 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/) | 0.20 mi 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 22, 2026 | [7716 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7716-s-phillips-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 11. Location: east elevation. | $3,500 | [B200473122](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473122/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 78th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [2666 E 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2666-e-78th-st/): newest permit May 9, 2025 - [2338 E 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2338-e-78th-st/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026 - [2000 E 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-e-78th-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026 - [917 E 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/917-e-78th-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-06 15:24 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. 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