# Building permits at 6500 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 28, 2025: Legalize unpermitted work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 30'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard fence. | $6,000 | [B200441792](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200441792/) | | Mar 11, 2008 | Fence, wall or deck | Per structural engineers report. Repairs to a 2 story porch. | $1,500 | [100227231](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100227231/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 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 10, 2026 | [6409 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6409-s-carpenter-st/) | 590 ft N | 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/) | 550 ft N | 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 24, 2026 | [6555 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6555-s-aberdeen-st/) | 610 ft SW | 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 31, 2026 | [6348 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6348-s-carpenter-st/) | 830 ft N | 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/) | 660 ft SW | 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/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [6406 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6406-s-aberdeen-st/) | 690 ft NW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $28,700 | [B101082333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101082333/) | | May 28, 2026 | [6426 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6426-s-sangamon-st/) | 770 ft NE | 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 21, 2026 | [6622 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6622-s-aberdeen-st/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing wood 2-story porch with stairs in an existing 2-story two unit residential wood frame VA structure in an existing rs3 zoned area | $20,000 | [101081434](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081434/) | | May 19, 2026 | [6536 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6536-s-carpenter-st/) | 370 ft S | 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/) | | May 4, 2026 | [6500 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6500-s-racine-ave/) | 990 ft W | 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), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [6327 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6327-s-morgan-st/) | 0.22 mi N | 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/) | | Sep 7, 2026 | [6400 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6400-s-peoria-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 450 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: east and north elevations of the building. | $12,000 | [B200510031](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510031/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [6505 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6505-s-peoria-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Repairs to an existing 2 dwelling unit masonry building to include a new rear frame porch to address building violations to an existing rs3. The 1st floor and garden level space will be duplexed. | $55,800 | [101081318](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081318/) | | Jul 11, 2026 | [6336 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6336-s-may-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [6327 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6327-s-morgan-st/) | 0.22 mi N | 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/) | 0.20 mi N | 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/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [6522 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6522-s-peoria-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | S.P.R. 2019 CBRC: Replace existing rear open wood porch, remove basement apartment constructed without permits, restore basement acap to original(occupancy group R-5; type 3b construction) | $25,000 | [101081075](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081075/) | ## 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 Carpenter St with permits, nearest house number first: - [6524 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6524-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Dec 31, 2024 - [6536 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6536-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit May 19, 2026 - [6413 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6413-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026 - [6409 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6409-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026 - [6405 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6405-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jan 13, 2025 - [6629 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6629-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Feb 25, 2025 - [6348 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6348-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026 - [6711 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6711-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026 - [6227 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6227-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026 - [6221 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6221-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Feb 6, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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