# Building permits at 2649 E 79th St, Chicago, IL Six permits on record here. The newest, Apr 6: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 6, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 800 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 37. Lighting outlets: 15. Specific location: commercial space. | $10,000 | [B200461411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461411/) | | Mar 24, 2026 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), inside in the rear. | Not listed | [B200461150](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461150/) | | Aug 12, 2009 | Sign | Dollar general plyon display | $3,500 | [100297417](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100297417/) | | Aug 12, 2009 | Sign | Dollar general wall display | $1,500 | [100297416](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100297416/) | | Jan 23, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Interior build out for retail use in existing building. Conditional permit subject to field inspection. | $255,000 | [100266068](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100266068/) | | Mar 23, 2006 | Sign | Corner of east 79th street on south marquet avenue. Switch is part of a UL approved sign 387028 | Not listed | [100103379](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100103379/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 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 13, 2026 | [2633 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2633-e-79th-st/) | 200 ft W | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [7807 S Burnham Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7807-s-burnham-ave/) | 930 ft NE | 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 | [7827 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7827-s-colfax-ave/) | 630 ft NW | 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/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [2626 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2626-e-79th-st/) | 250 ft W | 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 19, 2026 | [7956 S Burnham Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7956-s-burnham-ave/) | 940 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $1,500 | [B200469712](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469712/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [7740 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7740-s-kingston-ave/) | 0.24 mi 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/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7919 S Essex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7919-s-essex-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | 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/) | 0.24 mi W | 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/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [7919 S Essex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7919-s-essex-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | 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/) | | May 26, 2026 | [7900 S Essex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7900-s-essex-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | 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/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 15:37 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. 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