# Building permits at 6409 S May St, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Oct 20, 2025: Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 20, 2025 | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $23,670 | [B101073256](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101073256/) | | Feb 7, 2008 | Electrical | Furnace replacement- connect new furnace to existing circuit | $1,300 | [B100223236](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100223236/) | | Feb 4, 2008 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace 1 furnace | Not listed | [100222666](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100222666/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [6342 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6342-s-elizabeth-st/) | 810 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $13,000 | [B200507257](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507257/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [6409 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6409-s-carpenter-st/) | 660 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior alteration and new rear open wood porch/stairwell to an existing 2 story 2 d.u. Frame building w/basement as per plan certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $55,000 | [101076287](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076287/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [6413 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6413-s-carpenter-st/) | 660 ft E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration including mechanical, electrical, plumbing and new 2nd floor bathroom. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s) | $100,000 | [B200463557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200463557/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [6339 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6339-s-elizabeth-st/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 chicago rehabilition code: interior renovation of the existing 2-story + basement, four (4) dwelling unit building (r-2) of type iii-a construction with enclosed rear wood porch. | $150,000 | [101073688](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073688/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [6348 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6348-s-carpenter-st/) | 630 ft NE | Other | Reinstate permit no.101067671 must begin work and or request inspection no later than february 2027 on permit no. 101067671 | Not listed | [101086745](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086745/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [6531 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6531-s-may-st/) | 890 ft S | Other | For permit 101076359: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200478734](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478734/) | | Jul 11, 2026 | [6336 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6336-s-may-st/) | 380 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 40. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: 1st, 2nd floors and basement. | $8,200 | [B200478294](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478294/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [1116 W 63rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1116-w-63rd-st/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: exterior and interior renovation of an existing commercial storefront. For limited restaurant, general retail sales, and accessory food and beverage retail sales uses. All plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems will be replaced and updated to energy efficient systems. (Occu | $400,000 | [101079551](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079551/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [6406 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6406-s-aberdeen-st/) | 250 ft E | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $28,700 | [B101082333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101082333/) | | May 4, 2026 | [6500 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6500-s-racine-ave/) | 710 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alterations to existing park fieldhouse exterior ramp and door modifications for accessibility. (Occupancy group a-3; type IIIB construction) | $180,000 | [101080553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080553/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [6327 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6327-s-morgan-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 36'-0' ' (length). Chain link fence - 4'-0' ' (height) x 32'-0' ' (length). Location: side & rear yard. | $6,636 | [B200512774](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512774/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [6555 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6555-s-aberdeen-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC existing rs-3 zoned 2 unit 2 story masonry building w/basement & enclosed rear porch, open wood deck and front open concrete stoop. Proposed interior alterations, duplex unit #1 basement & 1st floor, new 200 amp electrical service and water service, proposed detached two car garage per | $150,000 | [101083496](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083496/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [6327 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6327-s-morgan-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: backyard service and basement. | $1,500 | [B200476200](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476200/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [6332 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6332-s-morgan-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC. Interior remodeling, deconvert basement apartment into a original use and replace existing rear wood porch and erect a new frame garage 20x20 to existing 2 story brick building as per plans. (Type IIIA occupancy R-5 | $35,500 | [101074538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074538/) | | May 28, 2026 | [6426 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6426-s-sangamon-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior alterations and renovations of an existing 3 story, 2 dwelling units residence with basement. Basement conversion to 3rd dwelling unit. Certified plan corrections. | $120,000 | [101073861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073861/) | | May 19, 2026 | [6536 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6536-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 7.6 kw. Array output: 8.55 kw. Location: exterior, roof. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0529. | $17,100 | [B200468445](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468445/) | ## 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 May St with permits, nearest house number first: - [6441 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6441-s-may-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2020 - [6336 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6336-s-may-st/): newest permit Jul 11, 2026 - [6531 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6531-s-may-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026 - [6716 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6716-s-may-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025 - [6731 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6731-s-may-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024 - [6733 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6733-s-may-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026 - [6041 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6041-s-may-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2025 - [5842 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5842-s-may-st/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025 - [5836 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5836-s-may-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026 - [5803 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5803-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 27, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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