# Building permits at 2730 E 79th St, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Nov 3, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 3, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 24, MAX. Length 6. Parapet rebuilding: 120 SQ. FT. Location: south and east elevations along with chimney. | $60,000 | [B200449240](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200449240/) | | Dec 24, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: store 2730-32 east 79th street. | $100 | [B200409042](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200409042/) | | Oct 5, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Porch replacement per plans | $18,000 | [100724919](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100724919/) | | Sep 9, 2010 | Alteration or repair | New 42" roof guards pads and repair stairs with new deck connected to an existing wood open porch permited#100317638. As per plans. | $3,500 | [100340800](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100340800/) | | Nov 3, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Existing wood open porch to be repaired as per plans at 2730-34 E. 79Th st. | $10,000 | [100317638](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100317638/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 9 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 17, 2026 | [7807 S Burnham Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7807-s-burnham-ave/) | 530 ft N | 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/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [7926 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7926-s-escanaba-ave/) | 860 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: basement and meter location. | $6,000 | [B200508853](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508853/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [2633 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2633-e-79th-st/) | 820 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/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [2900 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2900-e-79th-st/) | 860 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 500 SQ. FT. Location: reper existing exterior brick wall as needed. | $27,500 | [B200469021](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469021/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [2626 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2626-e-79th-st/) | 860 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/) | 660 ft S | 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/) | | May 1, 2026 | [2900 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2900-e-79th-st/) | 860 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - interior remodeling of 24 units in existing brick building, existing layout- no change, kitchens and bathroom remodeling; replace kitchen and bathroom, walls and floor tiles, cabinets and countertops, patch and paint drywall as needed, refinish existing harwood floors, install new ba | $180,000 | [101078023](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078023/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [7827 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7827-s-colfax-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | 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/) | | May 6, 2026 | [8005 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8005-s-escanaba-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, backyard. | $6,000 | [B200468943](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468943/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 00:35 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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