# Building permits at 2915 E 78th Pl, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Jan 8, 2025: Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits (11 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 8, 2025 | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $54,580 | [B101060517](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101060517/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 11, 2026 | [3008 E Cheltenham Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3008-e-cheltenham-pl/) | 200 ft S | 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/) | 200 ft S | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 25, 2026 | [7926 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7926-s-escanaba-ave/) | 790 ft SW | 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/) | 520 ft SW | 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 10, 2026 | [3052 E 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3052-e-79th-pl/) | 930 ft SE | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence | $21,500 | [B101081791](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101081791/) | | May 11, 2026 | [7818 S South Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7818-s-south-shore-dr/) | 740 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration in kitchen and bathroom only including associated electrical and plumbing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor unit 2a only | $4,000 | [B200467382](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467382/) | | May 8, 2026 | [7818 S South Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7818-s-south-shore-dr/) | 740 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration in kitchen and bathroom only including associated electrical and plumbing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor unit 2b only | $3,560 | [B200467404](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467404/) | | May 1, 2026 | [2900 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2900-e-79th-st/) | 520 ft SW | 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), 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/) | 0.24 mi W | 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/) | | May 29, 2026 | [3019 E 80th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3019-e-80th-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.12 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $34,928 | [B200471703](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471703/) | | May 22, 2026 | [3019 E 80th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3019-e-80th-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1 . Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior. | $1,500 | [B200471704](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471704/) | | May 6, 2026 | [8005 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8005-s-escanaba-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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 2026-10-02 22:22 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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