# Building permits at 2814 E 79th St, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Aug 26, 2025: Interior build out for medical offices with laboratories including electrical. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019, CBRC: interior build out for medical offices with laboratories including electrical, plumbing and mechanical work per plans to an existing 1 story brick building. (Construction class IIIA, occupancy b). | $150,000 | [101065779](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065779/) |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Electrical | Remove abandoned circuit for 120/240v 20circuit panel only. | Not listed | [B100910616](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100910616/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

10 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [7807 S Burnham Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7807-s-burnham-ave/) | 540 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/) | 660 ft SE | 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 5, 2026 | [2900 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2900-e-79th-st/) | 630 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/) |
| 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/) | 630 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), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | [2633 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2633-e-79th-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 11, 2026 | [3008 E Cheltenham Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3008-e-cheltenham-pl/) | 0.22 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 floor furnace(make: payne; model: tbd; location: 101) 1 floor furnace(make: payne; model: tbd; location: 202) 1 floor furnace(make: payne; model: tbd; location: 302) 1 floor furnace(make: payne; model: tbd; location: 603). Electrical work under this permit  | $10,000 | [B200480892](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480892/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [3008 E Cheltenham Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3008-e-cheltenham-pl/) | 0.22 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 2 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: rooftop. | $35,000 | [B200472382](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472382/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [2626 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2626-e-79th-st/) | 0.21 mi 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 6, 2026 | [8005 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8005-s-escanaba-ave/) | 0.19 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/) |

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