# Building permits at 6426 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at three addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $450,000. One permit on record here. The newest, Jun 2, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits (17 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 980 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 2, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 50. Lighting outlets: 35. Specific location: entire property (including basement and garage).. | $20,000 | [B200427181](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200427181/) | ## 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), 12 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/) | 850 ft SW | 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 24, 2026 | [6357 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6357-s-ingleside-ave/) | 560 ft NE | 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/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [6351 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6351-s-drexel-ave/) | 420 ft N | 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/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [6551 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6551-s-maryland-ave/) | 1,000 ft SW | New building | Proposed 3 story/3 unit 5a construction residence, rear 3 story stairs/landing, 2nd/3rd floor rear decks, and 3 space parking pad, per plans. | $450,000 | [101080360](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080360/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [6549 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6549-s-maryland-ave/) | 980 ft SW | New building | Proposed 3 story/3 unit residence, rear 3 story stairs/landing, 2nd/3rd floor rear decks, and 3 space parking pad, per plans. | $450,000 | [101080359](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080359/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [6351 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6351-s-drexel-ave/) | 420 ft N | 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/) | 910 ft NE | 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/) | 910 ft NE | 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/) | 860 ft NW | 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 30, 2026 | [6454 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6454-s-maryland-ave/) | 580 ft SW | 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 19, 2026 | [6454 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6454-s-maryland-ave/) | 580 ft SW | 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 12, 2026 | [6513 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6513-s-ellis-ave/) | 780 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior + exterior alterations at existing 2-story+ bsmt brick & frame townhouse at basement level only. New lintel replacement + window wells per plans. Mechanical, electrical & plumbing per plans.resolve city of chicago violations. Dated: 12/30/25 occupancy classification: R-5 cons | $25,133 | [101076596](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076596/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [6415 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6415-s-evans-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | 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/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [6609 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6609-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $26,000 | [B200474632](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474632/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [6553 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6553-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | New building | Proposed 3 story/3 unit 5a construction residence, rear 3 story stairs/landing, 2nd/3rd floor rear decks, and 3 space parking pad, per plans. | $450,000 | [101080365](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080365/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [850 E 63rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-e-63rd-st/) | 0.20 mi N | 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/) | 0.20 mi N | Sign | 76 Gas station canopy logo - installation | $3,000 | [101078965](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078965/) | | May 11, 2026 | [6352 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6352-s-evans-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | 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: - [6419 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6419-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jul 21, 2025 - [6417 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6417-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit May 9, 2025 - [6351 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6351-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026 - [6516 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6516-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Sep 12, 2025 - [6523 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6523-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Mar 27, 2026 - [6328 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6328-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Dec 10, 2024 - [6528 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6528-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2025 - [6241 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6241-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jan 30, 2026 - [6621 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6621-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Sep 4, 2025 - [6225 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6225-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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