# Building permits at 6642 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at four addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $450,000. Four permits on record here. The newest, Apr 6: Replacement general contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 620 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 6, 2026 | Other | For permit 100956608: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 100956608. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200464097](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464097/) | | Mar 18, 2026 | Other | Reinstate permit no 100956608 must begin work and or request inspection no later than september 2026 on permit no 100956608. Separate admin change require to update gencon | Not listed | [101081016](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081016/) | | Jul 27, 2022 | Other | Contractor name change | Not listed | [B100981864](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100981864/) | | May 19, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC - interior renovation of single family 2 story brickresidence w/basement | $100,000 | [100956608](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100956608/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 19 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 26, 2026 | [6609 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6609-s-ingleside-ave/) | 540 ft NE | 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/) | 620 ft NW | 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 25, 2026 | [6551 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6551-s-maryland-ave/) | 630 ft NW | 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/) | 650 ft NW | 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 2, 2026 | [6639 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6639-s-maryland-ave/) | 260 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 11'-6' '. | $22,000 | [B200471071](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471071/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [6641 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6641-s-maryland-ave/) | 250 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $100 | [B200470903](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470903/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 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/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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 29, 2026 | [6635 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6635-s-langley-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | 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 15, 2026 | [6637 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6637-s-greenwood-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 450 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 3. Location: spot tuckpointing south and west side of building. | $1,250 | [B200511822](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511822/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [6709 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6709-s-langley-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | 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 17, 2026 | [6637 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6637-s-greenwood-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: interior common areas. | $3,000 | [B200507737](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507737/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [6637 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6637-s-greenwood-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof- top story. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016508. | $37,680 | [B200479681](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479681/) | | Jun 19, 2026 | [6547 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6547-s-evans-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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 4, 2026 | [6724 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6724-s-evans-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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 30, 2026 | [6454 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6454-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | 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/) | 0.23 mi N | 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/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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/) | | May 11, 2026 | [6632 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6632-s-greenwood-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Other | For permit 101040912: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200470070](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470070/) | | May 11, 2026 | [6632 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6632-s-greenwood-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Other | Reinstate permit no.101040912 must begin work and or request inspection no later than august 2026 on permit no.101040912 | Not listed | [101083349](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083349/) | ## 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: - [6638 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6638-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jul 21, 2022 - [6646 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6646-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Dec 18, 2024 - [6647 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6647-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Nov 12, 2025 - [6635 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6635-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Mar 10, 2026 - [6634 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6634-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025 - [6632 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6632-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Mar 4, 2026 - [6621 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6621-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Sep 4, 2025 - [6528 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6528-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2025 - [6523 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6523-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Mar 27, 2026 - [6516 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6516-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Sep 12, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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