# Building permits at 47 W 79th St, Chicago, IL

Four permits on record here. The newest, Oct 21, 2024: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: lobby kitchen storage. | $3,500 | [B200401900](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200401900/) |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, 47 W 79th st. | $500 | [B200021756](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200021756/) |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Electrical | Correct violations | $1,800 | [B101053975](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101053975/) |
| Jul 7, 2007 | Electrical | Electrical work | Not listed | [B000217762](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B000217762/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [7859 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7859-s-state-st/) | 590 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self certification 2019 CBC. Exterior and interior remodel of existing commercial building as per plans. | $150,000 | [101086716](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086716/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [7959 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7959-s-la-salle-st/) | 730 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,000 | [B200481436](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481436/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [7931 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7931-s-la-salle-st/) | 530 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1672 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: complete roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018211. | $48,453 | [B200477065](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477065/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [8021 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-perry-ave/) | 880 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 133'-4' ' (length). Vinyl/pvc fence - 3'-0' ' (height) x 20'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $8,000 | [B200470266](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470266/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [108 W 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/108-w-81st-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $22,900 | [B200514713](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514713/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [7919 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7919-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and finishes (no floor plan alterations) (no electrical work, no plumbing work or no mechanical work under this permiit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor only. | $500 | [B200508211](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508211/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [56 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/56-w-77th-pl/) | 0.20 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 78'-0' ' (length). Location: left side yard. | $3,000 | [B200509679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509679/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [48 W 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/48-w-81st-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Demolition | Wreck and remove detached frame garage, no replacement. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rear yard | $10,000 | [B200473823](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473823/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/zoning-board-of-appeals.html

## More on this street

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

- [15 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/15-w-79th-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025
- [353 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/353-w-79th-st/): newest permit Jun 11, 2026
- [611 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/611-w-79th-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025
- [705 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-79th-st/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026
- [738 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/738-w-79th-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2025
- [754 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/754-w-79th-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025
- [838 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/838-w-79th-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024
- [839 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/839-w-79th-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026
- [1257 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1257-w-79th-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026
- [1400 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-w-79th-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025

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