# Building permits at 638 E 65th St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $600,000 alteration or repair at 6543 S Champlain Ave, permitted Jun 25.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Aug 21: Replacement general contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 0.21 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Plumbing | For permit 100961208: replacement general contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200507710](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507710/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Other | Reinstate permit no 100961208 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***march 2027*** on permit no 100961208. Separate admin change required to update contractor | Not listed | [101087094](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087094/) |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Self certification 2019 CBRC. Rear and 2nd story addition and interior remodeling to existing single family residence with basement. New 2 car frame garage, new 6 feet high wood fence. New front porch. All work as per plans. | $95,000 | [100961208](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100961208/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [6501 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6501-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 1st floor. | $2,500 | [B200513636](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513636/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [6415 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6415-s-evans-ave/) | 760 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $8,000 | [B200512109](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512109/) |
| Sep 13, 2026 | [6501 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6501-s-rhodes-ave/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 3. Location: front facade. | $15,000 | [B200471466](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471466/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [6543 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6543-s-champlain-ave/) | 510 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: chicago public school - emmett till academy - interior finishes and concrete slab repairs to existing lunchrooms and kitchen. Lighting replacement in kind to led. | $600,000 | [101083604](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083604/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [6547 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6547-s-evans-ave/) | 820 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 3.8 kw. Array output: 3.52 kw. Location: rooftop of building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #16-0289. | $9,562 | [B200473863](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473863/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [6407 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6407-s-rhodes-ave/) | 880 ft NW | Other | Final reinstatement on permit no 100910098 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***october 2026*** on permit no 100910098 | Not listed | [101084538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084538/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [6405 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6405-s-rhodes-ave/) | 890 ft NW | Other | Final reinstatement on permit no 100906535 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***december 2026*** on permit no 100906535 | Not listed | [101084521](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084521/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [6352 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6352-s-evans-ave/) | 890 ft NE | Addition | 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/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [6339 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6339-s-champlain-ave/) | 860 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 11.1 kw. Location: rooftop of building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #16-0289. | $19,852 | [B200461667](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461667/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [6635 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6635-s-langley-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: new 2-story, 2-unit residential frame building w/ basement, 5a construction, open rear wood deck, and 2-car private frame garage, per plan | $420,000 | [101084048](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084048/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [6328 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6328-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 91'-0' ' (length). Location: sideyard and backyard. | $6,635 | [B200508542](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508542/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [6621 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6621-s-rhodes-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 6. Specific location: bathroom, living room, and dining room. | $1,255 | [B200478307](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478307/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [6532 S Eberhart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6532-s-eberhart-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior build out of an existing 2 -story masonry residence. Construct new rear deck with stairs and add new front stairs, converting existing structure to an open front porch and interior alterations/buildout of existing basement (proposed habitable rooms) per plans **certified plans corrections:  | $150,000 | [101077842](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077842/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [621 E 63rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/621-e-63rd-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Sign | Illuminated wall sign; 45 sq/ft; north elevation; farmers | $4,000 | [101084880](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084880/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [6351 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6351-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [6633 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6633-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: building permit for interior alteration of an existing 2-story + basement brick building with 2 dwelling units. New mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems per plans. The project includes new framing and finishes per plans and compliance with 2019 chicago construction codes  | $175,000 | [101082800](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082800/) |
| May 30, 2026 | [6454 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6454-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: all floors. | $4,500 | [B200468538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468538/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [621 E 63rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/621-e-63rd-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Internal renovations to convert existing ground floor vacant office space in a 2 story mixed use building to new office space, per plans | $10,000 | [101080557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080557/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [6454 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6454-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: tuck pointing exterior walls. | $2,500 | [B200471098](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471098/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [6304 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6304-s-champlain-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $32,560 | [B200458695](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200458695/) |

---
Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-04 00:48 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. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one's own risk.