# Building permits at 6543 S Champlain Ave, Chicago, IL

17 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 25: Chicago public school - emmett till academy - interior finishes and concrete slab repairs to existing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 660 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | 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/) |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: cps till-pavement, playground and parking lot replacement/relocation; new trash enclosure, turf field, and (2) basketball half-courts; relocated driveway, 5ft tall ornamental fence. Exterior improvements only, no interior scope of work. Occupancy group e-1 (to remain), type ii-a const | $3,602,000 | [101068222](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101068222/) |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: school (k-12). Project area: 1.72 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200423078](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200423078/) |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101063788. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200419818](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200419818/) |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Renovation of 1st floor girls and boys toilet rooms, a new all-gender toilet room, ADA upgrades at entrance #3, and keyless access. The work also involves MEP upgrades related to the renovations. | $554,000 | [101063788](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063788/) |
| Jan 21, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Masonry repair:54sqft of tuckpointing; 60sqft of masonry rebuild; 1sqft of stone patch; 15sqft of parapet rebuild inside; 10lf of parapet rebuild; 10sqft of scupper rebuild. | $42,200 | [100956125](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100956125/) |
| Jul 28, 2020 | Fire systems | Fire alarm permit alterations to classrooms on floor 2 in an existing cps school building. | $2,300 | [B100881971](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100881971/) |
| Jul 9, 2020 | Alteration or repair | The project is a cps school and there is no change in use. Scope of work is an interior renovation of 5 classrooms to include replacement of existing lighting fixtures, new finishes, interior doors, minor electrical, mechanical and general carpentry. Work in the auditorium is limited to floor refini | $350,000 | [100873309](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100873309/) |
| Oct 8, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Existing type 1, c-3 school; no change in occupancy. Partial demolition of chimney stack; provide new mechanical flues. Minor roofing and interior renovations and alterations. | $439,000 | [100831532](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100831532/) |
| Jul 24, 2019 | Alteration or repair | New door to classroom, lower chalkboard, skin chalkboards, paint walls and ceiling.cps school, no change in use | $50,000 | [100822902](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100822902/) |
| Mar 20, 2019 | Elevator | 2017 Fire service upgrade mandate on one (1) 4-floor hydraulic passenger elevator in till school. Pursuant to the scope of work submitted. 192257 | $21,800 | [100810169](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100810169/) |
| Aug 22, 2017 | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building at the emmett till academy | Not listed | [B100718509](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100718509/) |
| Feb 23, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Addition of window a/c units to classrooms and educational spaces. | $223,900 | [100690537](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100690537/) |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Electrical | Empty raceway for (15) telecom locations | $28,000 | [B100639725](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100639725/) |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Electrical | Install data | $12,500 | [B100635638](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100635638/) |
| Jun 11, 2014 | Electrical | Installation of conduit for low voltage systems. Emmett louis till math and science academy | $8,500 | [B100543011](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100543011/) |
| Mar 4, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Emergency roof truss repair | $191,000 | [100280022](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100280022/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [6635 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6635-s-langley-ave/) | 660 ft SE | 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/) |
| Sep 13, 2026 | [6501 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6501-s-rhodes-ave/) | 790 ft NW | 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/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [638 E 65th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/638-e-65th-st/) | 510 ft N | 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 | [638 E 65th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/638-e-65th-st/) | 510 ft N | 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/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [6621 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6621-s-rhodes-ave/) | 800 ft 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/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [6547 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6547-s-evans-ave/) | 650 ft E | 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 16, 2026 | [6633 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6633-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 650 ft SW | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 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/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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 30, 2026 | [6715 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6715-s-champlain-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 50 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $4,500 | [B200511300](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511300/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [6415 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6415-s-evans-ave/) | 0.22 mi 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 14, 2026 | [6709 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6709-s-langley-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 70 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 7, MAX. Length 5. Location: lintels replacement, front and side. | $35,880 | [B200511543](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511543/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [6700 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6700-s-rhodes-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit #101029260 for lowering of basement slab. | $150,000 | [101083718](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083718/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [6532 S Eberhart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6532-s-eberhart-ave/) | 0.20 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: co | $150,000 | [101077842](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077842/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [6715 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6715-s-champlain-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC rehabilitate 1st and 2nd floor dwelling units and rehabilitate basement and convert into 3rd unit. Occupancy type : r5 construction type: a3 | $120,000 | [101085124](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085124/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [6721 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6721-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $20,000 | [B101079736](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101079736/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [6407 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6407-s-rhodes-ave/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.24 mi 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/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [6719 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6719-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $20,000 | [B101079735](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101079735/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [6724 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6724-s-evans-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003460. | $30,000 | [B200472273](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472273/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [6708 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6708-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | ADA Bathroom modifications. Remove tub and install shower with associated fixtures and tile work. | $24,423 | [B200472359](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472359/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [6624 S Marquette Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6624-s-marquette-rd/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior repair/replacement of drywall, finishes and furnace in same location. (No plumbing work, no electrical work under this permit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), apartment 1 | $30,000 | [B200468940](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468940/) |

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