# Building permits at 6225 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Oct 1: Renovation of existing apartments including. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits (17 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing apartments including, electrical, & plumbing fixtures. Includes new kitchen and bathroom cabinets, new windows, & flooring. | $1,000,000 | [101073823](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073823/) | | Nov 4, 2025 | Sign | Illuminated, signle sided ground sign; west lot location; wet facing text | $8,000 | [101075644](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075644/) | | Jun 26, 2019 | Elevator | Oia '6221 S drexel ave' modernization of one(1) 2500lb capacity, 5-floor, hydraulic, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev013028) | $73,928 | [100827457](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100827457/) | | Sep 12, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Replace the existing trane condensing unit with one american standard 20 ton, two compressors, remote air cooled, r410a, located on the roof. | Not listed | [100457638](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100457638/) | | Sep 12, 2012 | Other | Replace make up unit for hallways. | Not listed | [100457625](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100457625/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 18 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [6220 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6220-s-ingleside-ave/) | 360 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof repair. Area: 3000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018445. | $20,000 | [B200510291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510291/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [6114 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6114-s-drexel-ave/) | 790 ft N | Other | For permit 101000792: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479873](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479873/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [825 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/825-e-61st-st/) | 920 ft N | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: add 4 new residential units at first floor retail space in existing 5 story 56 d.u./retail (new total 60 d.u.), entire building sprinklered (occupancy group R-2, s-2 type IIIA construction) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of IL | $180,000 | [101085625](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085625/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [6220 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6220-s-ingleside-ave/) | 360 ft E | Other | Permit expires on 10/06/2026 erection starts: 8/19/2026, erection ends: 8/24/2026. Self cert. CBC 2019 - Two 30ft x 80ft open tents for the akarama foundation event on aug 22, 2026. Setup is aug 19 and takedown is aug 24, 2026. Akarama foundation with ez tent rentals. | $7,000 | [101086941](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086941/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [6147 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6147-s-evans-ave/) | 900 ft NW | Alteration or repair | CBC 2019 - R-5 Multi-unit residential building2 story + basementregut/rehab two dwelling units, add 3rd dwelling unit in basementnew plumbing, electrcal, and mechanical throughoutreplace wood beam/ column in basement with steel structure. Erect wood and side and rear of property | $300,000 | [101076522](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076522/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [6122 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6122-s-ingleside-ave/) | 800 ft NE | Other | Reinstate permit no 100930467 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2027 on permit no 100930467. Separate admin change require to update contractors | Not listed | [101085266](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085266/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [850 E 63rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-e-63rd-st/) | 350 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to existing (1) story gas station with retail convenience store building. Type iii-b construction. Use - gas station, building is not sprinklered, total area of work 4,130 SQ. FT. | $660,800 | [101082856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082856/) | | May 22, 2026 | [850 E 63rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-e-63rd-st/) | 350 ft S | Sign | 76 Gas station canopy logo - installation | $3,000 | [101078965](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078965/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [6357 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6357-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101081121 to repair existing 3-story covered open porch for existing 3-story, type IIIA masonry, 37' ht., 3-unit residential building with basement (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction). | $187,698 | [101088693](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088693/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [6234 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6234-s-langley-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: renovation only of the existing basement dwelling unit in an existing 2 story 3 dwelling unit building interior alteration and installation of new interior finishes new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $75,000 | [101087710](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087710/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [6351 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6351-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Interior rehabilitation of existing 2 story with basement masonry building, convert from 2du into 3 du, replace rear wood porch as per plan. | $200,000 | [101083847](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083847/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [6127 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6127-s-langley-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Other | For permit 101067661: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200480152](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480152/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [6123 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6123-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage EV charger. | $2,000 | [B200477448](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477448/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [6351 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6351-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural preparatory demolition of non-load bearing partitions and m.e.p. Systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on spr application/permit #101083847. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s) | $10,000 | [B200474256](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474256/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [6330 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6330-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to 1st flr unit to patch and repair walls at kitchen, living and dining rooms, and bedrooms; replace plumbing fixtures and electrical fixtures as needed.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, unit 2: kitchen, bat | $20,000 | [B200463284](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200463284/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [6330 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6330-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to 1st flr unit to patch and repair walls at kitchen, living and dining rooms, and bedrooms; replace plumbing fixtures and electrical fixtures as needed.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, unit 1: kitchen, bat | $30,000 | [B200458205](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200458205/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [6351 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6351-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 9 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 4 interior common areas, 2nd floor. | $2,000 | [B200474882](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474882/) | | May 11, 2026 | [6352 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6352-s-evans-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Other | For permit 100975699: additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200469724](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469724/) | ## 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 S Drexel Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [6241 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6241-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jan 30, 2026 - [6328 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6328-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Dec 10, 2024 - [6114 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6114-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026 - [6351 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6351-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026 - [6054 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6054-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Nov 3, 2025 - [6417 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6417-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit May 9, 2025 - [6419 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6419-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jul 21, 2025 - [6426 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6426-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025 - [6022 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6022-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025 - [6516 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6516-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Sep 12, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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