# Building permits at 6733 S May St, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 2: Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $24,000 | [B101083861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083861/) | | Sep 5, 2006 | Electrical | 3 Meter 200 amp service | Not listed | [B100135029](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100135029/) | ## 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), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [1020 W 68th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1020-w-68th-st/) | 750 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: fixing violations. | $5,000 | [B200513921](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513921/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [1051 W 68th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1051-w-68th-st/) | 530 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 5. Location: exterior front of house. | $2,500 | [B200481930](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481930/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [6701 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6701-s-racine-ave/) | 470 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing restaurant to include replacement of drywall at vestibule and one door replacement (same as existing).locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), interior | $28,461 | [B200475678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475678/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [6711 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6711-s-carpenter-st/) | 700 ft E | 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 1, 2026 | [6742 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6742-s-morgan-st/) | 920 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: tuckpointing front. | $3,000 | [B200472321](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472321/) | | May 21, 2026 | [6622 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6622-s-aberdeen-st/) | 810 ft N | 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), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [1200 W 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-w-69th-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Other | For permit 101034565: additional electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511863](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511863/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [6715 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6715-s-throop-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), bathroom at first floor. | $5,000 | [B200467908](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467908/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [6715 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6715-s-throop-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: west side of building). Landing: 40 square feet. | $4,850 | [B200508573](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508573/) | | Aug 29, 2026 | [6718 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6718-s-throop-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $7,654 | [B200509593](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509593/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [6555 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6555-s-aberdeen-st/) | 0.22 mi N | 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/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [6817 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6817-s-morgan-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | ADA Bathroom modifications. Remove tub and install shower with associated fixtures and tile work. | $22,499 | [B200476711](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476711/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [6818 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6818-s-morgan-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - gut rehab - new rear concrete stairs, new layout, includes: duplex first w/ existing basement, new inteior stairs, m.e.p, basement buildout, new 3-story open wood porch, new plumbing fixtures, wall infill - on an existing 2.5 story 2 flat masonry residence. (Occupancy group R-5; type | $180,000 | [101078931](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078931/) | ## 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 May St with permits, nearest house number first: - [6731 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6731-s-may-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024 - [6716 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6716-s-may-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025 - [6531 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6531-s-may-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026 - [6441 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6441-s-may-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2020 - [7050 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7050-s-may-st/): newest permit May 4, 2026 - [6409 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6409-s-may-st/): newest permit Oct 20, 2025 - [6336 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6336-s-may-st/): newest permit Jul 11, 2026 - [7313 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7313-s-may-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026 - [7359 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7359-s-may-st/): newest permit Jun 13, 2023 - [7416 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7416-s-may-st/): newest permit Dec 9, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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