# Building permits at 6726 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL

Five permits on record here. The newest, Sep 9, 2025: Legalize unpermitted work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits (15 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 205'-8' ' (length). Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 80'-9' ' (length). Location: fence at front, side (north & south) and rear. | $12,800 | [B200439239](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200439239/) |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Other | For permit 101065088: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200438178](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200438178/) |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of a 2 dwelling units in 2 story building w/ basement. In kind replacement of front stairs landing. Replacement of rear enclosed porch with new open wood stairs & landing. Per plans(occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $123,045 | [101065088](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065088/) |
| Mar 29, 2012 | Electrical | 100 Amp service 3 meters,outlets,switches,fixtures...for drywall only | Not listed | [B100433544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100433544/) |
| Mar 29, 2012 | Electrical | Repair and replace drywall 1100sf; repair back porch (landing, pickets, rails, risers, treads.) electrical on separate permit. All work same as exisiting. | $3,000 | [100433554](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100433554/) |

## 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), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | [6824 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6824-s-green-st/) | 950 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 2 story w/ basement 2 d.u. Building. (Occupancy group R-5; type 5a construction) | $80,000 | [101081986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081986/) |
| Jul 5, 2026 | [6822 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6822-s-green-st/) | 940 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 52 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $2,500 | [B200477348](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477348/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [6701 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6701-s-union-ave/) | 550 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 10 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: basement. | $1,000 | [B200476220](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476220/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [6701 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6701-s-union-ave/) | 550 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: rooftop. | $1,000 | [B200470622](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470622/) |
| Jun 20, 2026 | [6717 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6717-s-peoria-st/) | 950 ft W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), bathroom. | $2,000 | [B200475569](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475569/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [6621 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6621-s-green-st/) | 950 ft NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 4 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st and 2nd apartment restroom & kitchen. | $5,000 | [B200473200](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473200/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [6621 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6621-s-green-st/) | 950 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 40. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: new 200a service with 3 meters. | $6,500 | [B200472683](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472683/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6621 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6621-s-green-st/) | 950 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of finishes. (No floor plan alterations) (no mechanical work, no electrical work, no plumbing work under this permit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), interior work only in 2nd floor unit only | $15,000 | [B200470221](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470221/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6621 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6621-s-green-st/) | 950 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of finishes. (No floor plan alterations) (no mechanical work, no electrical work, no plumbing work under this permit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor unit only | $20,000 | [B200470218](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470218/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6621 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6621-s-green-st/) | 950 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 5'-0' ' (height) x 25'-0' ' (length). Wood fence - 5'-0' ' (height) x 145'-0' ' (length). Location: replace front & back fence. | $15,000 | [B200470111](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470111/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [664 W Marquette Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/664-w-marquette-rd/) | 480 ft NE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101018758 must begin work and or request inspection no later than august 2026 on permit no 101018758 | Not listed | [101083927](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083927/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | [6550 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6550-s-union-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $3,000 | [B200512429](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512429/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [6840 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6840-s-green-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: basement. | $100 | [B200510200](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510200/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [6911 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6911-s-halsted-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019-cbrc: interior alteration of an existing 3-story mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial and residential units above. Work to include repairs to the commercial tenant space, construction of a new ada-compliant restroom, exterior masonry repairs, and structural repairs to the e | $80,000 | [101083110](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083110/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [6714 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6714-s-peoria-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 500'-0' ' (length). Location: fence. | $3,500 | [B200474907](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474907/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [6626 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6626-s-peoria-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [6750 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6750-s-peoria-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replace existing enclosed frame porch with new open frame porch. | $10,000 | [101082383](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082383/) |

## 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 Emerald Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [6745 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6745-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026
- [6827 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6827-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Mar 26, 2024
- [7023 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7023-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Feb 27, 2024
- [7029 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7029-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025
- [7031 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7031-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jan 21, 2026
- [7110 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7110-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jan 22, 2025
- [7119 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7119-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Feb 20, 2026
- [7129 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7129-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026
- [7139 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7139-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026
- [7204 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7204-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Apr 25, 2026

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