# Building permits at 6536 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, May 19: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 19, 2026 | 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/) | | Aug 31, 2023 | Fence, wall or deck | Repair/replace one story front porch, same as existing. | $500 | [101029998](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101029998/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [6409 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6409-s-carpenter-st/) | 950 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/) | 910 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/) | 310 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 23, 2026 | [6531 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6531-s-may-st/) | 590 ft W | 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/) | | May 21, 2026 | [6622 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6622-s-aberdeen-st/) | 620 ft SW | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 31, 2026 | [6348 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6348-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.23 mi 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 30, 2026 | [6505 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6505-s-peoria-st/) | 0.21 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 8, 2026 | [6626 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6626-s-peoria-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $38,749 | [B200477814](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477814/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [6711 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6711-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: building renovation of a 2 dwelling units in 2 story building w/ basement. In kind replacement of rear enclosed porch with new open wood stairs & landing. All work per plans (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $228,500 | [101082384](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082384/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [6406 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6406-s-aberdeen-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $28,700 | [B101082333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101082333/) | | 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/) | | May 28, 2026 | [6426 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6426-s-sangamon-st/) | 0.19 mi 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 4, 2026 | [6500 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6500-s-racine-ave/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | ## 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 - [6500 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6500-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2025 - [6629 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6629-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Feb 25, 2025 - [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 - [6711 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6711-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026 - [6348 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6348-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026 - [6811 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6811-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025 - [6227 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6227-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-17 11:08 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. Map, both permits at this address and 13 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6536-s-carpenter-st/