# Building permits at 3939 W 79th St, Chicago, IL

36 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 15: Alteration of existing communication equipment. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 2 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: rooftop. | $35,000 | [B200509917](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509917/) |
| May 11, 2026 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: mdf and main entries. | $38,000 | [B200469772](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469772/) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Cps project - self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior & exterior alterations to existing school to include removal / replacement of existing exterior stairs / ramps and restriping of ADA parking spaces, 1st floor bathroom, single user toilet & main office renovations as per plans. (Occupancy group: e-1 / type | Not listed | [101080414](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080414/) |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Alteration or repair | T-mobile anchor project ch42413b existing co-located rooftop wireless telecommunications facility. Scope of work: on rooftop: remove (4) existing antennas and install (3) new antennas, remove (2) existing cabinets and install (2) new t-mobile equipment cabinets, remove (3) covps, remove (9) radio un | $35,000 | [101064632](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064632/) |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: rooftop. | $20,000 | [B200414243](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200414243/) |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: throughout. | $74,500 | [B200406184](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200406184/) |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Cps high school with no change in use (group e). Renovation of natatorium facilities including pool equipment replacement, HVAC system modifications, locker room renovations and interior finishes. | $3,400,000 | [101001206](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101001206/) |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Electrical | Antenna and equipment upgrade on existing cell site | $20,000 | [B101002545](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101002545/) |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Antenna and radio replacement. No change to use or height. Previous permit 100769155. T-mobile site ch42413b. | $20,000 | [100958606](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100958606/) |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Electrical | Installation and replacement of tmo antennas/equipment. | $12,000 | [B100959081](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100959081/) |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Other | Decommissioning of a wireless site (removal of obsolete antennas, equipment, mounts and cabinets only-no removal of mono-poles/towers or any structural components). T-mobile to remove former clearwire equipment from the site. Site id: ch51xc261. | $12,000 | [100935769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100935769/) |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Electrical | Decommissioning/deconstruction of a wireless site - scope of work includes removal of obsolete antennas, equipment, mounts and cabinets only - no removal of mono-poles towers or any structural components. Coax line to be removed, power meter will be removed per the discretion of the power company. | $12,000 | [B100935645](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100935645/) |
| Sep 11, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Existing equipment to be removed: 3 2500 mhz antennas; 2500 mhz rrhsnew equipment to be installed: 3 mimo antennas; 3 hybrid cables | $15,000 | [100839288](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100839288/) |
| Aug 10, 2019 | Electrical | Installation of new technology antennas and equipment on existing cellular site. | $6,500 | [B100835326](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100835326/) |
| May 22, 2019 | Electrical | Sprint ch51xc261 lit to lit install new handhole adjacent too existing att meet me point, intercept existing below ground conduit and route into new handhole. Extend exiting hframe to allow room for new nid, run new 15a dc circuit for new nid | $5,500 | [B100821198](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100821198/) |
| May 14, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Cps school, no change in use. Self-cert project for partial interior renovation of existing science classrooms in existing 2-story school building. Construction to include associated electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work. Current use: c-3 type-1b school / proposed use: c-3 type-1b school | $882,000 | [100808998](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100808998/) |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Replacing (5) existing antennas w/ (5) new antennas and other related work as per planst-mobile site ch42413b / previous permit #100450958 | $25,000 | [100769155](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100769155/) |
| Jul 25, 2018 | Electrical | Install power and fiber conduit and related cabinet grounding | $10,000 | [B100774403](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100774403/) |
| Apr 3, 2018 | Electrical | Low voltage install | $900 | [B100747920](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100747920/) |
| Jun 21, 2017 | Electrical | Telecom raceway for (42) telecom locations | $50,000 | [B100710806](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100710806/) |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Electrical | Install data | $62,000 | [B100700274](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100700274/) |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Addition of window a/c units to classrooms and education spaces. | $953,300 | [100690486](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100690486/) |
| Oct 23, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Sprint is proposing to locate antennas and cabinets on the rooftop at bogan school. This is part of the sprint ocean project. The ocean project is attempting to locate equipment and antennas on current or former US cellular sites. Using existing US cellular platforms and antenna locations. | $75,000 | [100564652](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100564652/) |
| Oct 3, 2014 | Electrical | Antenna installation and ground equipment | $1,500 | [B100563694](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100563694/) |
| Jun 4, 2014 | Other | Remove wireless communitcations equipment from roof top 100169720 issued 6-22-2007 | $25,000 | [100543983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100543983/) |
| May 26, 2014 | Electrical | Decommission of existing cell site #8831055 removing antennas, lines and associated equipment | $12,500 | [B100542445](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100542445/) |
| Mar 25, 2014 | Electrical | Install 1 delta cabinets, 3 system modules, 6 radios, 3 covo j-boxes, and replace 6 existing antennas. | $100 | [B100532659](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100532659/) |
| Jul 26, 2012 | Electrical | Ch42413b dc connection to new upgrade system module. | $1,000 | [B100450958](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100450958/) |
| Dec 12, 2011 | Electrical | No fee council order install 45 low voltage cctv cameras | $250,000 | [B100421195](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100421195/) |
| Nov 23, 2011 | Electrical | Install raceway and low voltage cabling for 36 data locations. Install 1 new 20 amp circuit from existing panelboard for new double duplex receptacle. This is an e-rate (no fee) permit, see attached letters from cps and alderman. Work to be done is scattered throughout two floors. | $200 | [B100419538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100419538/) |
| Aug 25, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Pool and locker room renovation work. | $379,691 | [100360282](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100360282/) |
| Jul 23, 2010 | Electrical | Additional radio cabinet for t-mobile | $3,500 | [B100355228](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100355228/) |
| Oct 17, 2007 | Electrical | Add 30 amps breaker to existing radio communication (cell site) | $1,500 | [B100206854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100206854/) |
| May 22, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Install antennas on existing roof top as per plans. | $40,000 | [100169720](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100169720/) |
| Nov 14, 2006 | Sign | Double face display located at the southeast corner of property. Switch is part of UL sign. | $500 | [100132923](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100132923/) |
| Aug 17, 2006 | Roofing | Removal and replacement of the existing roof and all miscellaneous roofing related repairs | $3,200,000 | [100131904](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100131904/) |

## 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), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [3788 W Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3788-w-myrick-st/) | 950 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.5 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $30,650 | [B200514631](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514631/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [3788 W Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3788-w-myrick-st/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, exterior. | $4,500 | [B200514630](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514630/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [3816 W Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3816-w-myrick-st/) | 640 ft NE | Other | For permit 101073657: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200509604](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509604/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [3800 W 78th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3800-w-78th-pl/) | 910 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electrical service. | $2,000 | [B200471813](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471813/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [3804 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3804-w-79th-pl/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 889 SQ. FT. Roof covering: metal roof shingles. Location: roof home. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020004. | $32,311 | [B200513585](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513585/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [3772 W Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3772-w-myrick-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 14.85 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $33,215 | [B200510531](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510531/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [3835 W 80th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3835-w-80th-pl/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor bathroom. | $25,000 | [B200509058](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509058/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [7955 S Kedvale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7955-s-kedvale-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.53 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $30,707 | [B200472428](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472428/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [7955 S Kedvale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7955-s-kedvale-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 225 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, exterior, service conductor. | $5,050 | [B200472434](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472434/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W 79th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [3822 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3822-w-79th-st/): newest permit Mar 25, 2025
- [3751 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3751-w-79th-st/): newest permit Dec 18, 2025
- [3715 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3715-w-79th-st/): newest permit Jan 17, 2025
- [3609 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3609-w-79th-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 2025
- [4350 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4350-w-79th-st/): newest permit May 2, 2025
- [3435 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3435-w-79th-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025
- [3400 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3400-w-79th-st/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024
- [3344 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3344-w-79th-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026
- [3340 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3340-w-79th-st/): newest permit Mar 6, 2024
- [4640 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4640-w-79th-st/): newest permit Dec 26, 2024

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