# Building permits at 6826 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Mar 26, 2020: Remove 6 foot tall chain link fence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 26, 2020 | Fence, wall or deck | Remove 6 foot tall chain link fence | $275 | [100868741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100868741/) | | Apr 30, 2015 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4014-52227 | Not listed | [B100592367](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100592367/) | | Apr 30, 2015 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4014-52227 | Not listed | [B100592326](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100592326/) | | Sep 22, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Masonry repair. Rebuild 4 common posts. Rebuild area under 3 windows. Existing 3 story residential buidling. | $4,200 | [100561925](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100561925/) | | Jun 13, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Partial interior renovation of rear bedroom, kitchen and dining room do to smoke damage. New electrical, drywall and finishes. Tuckpointing of existing rear brick elevation. New three (3) story open steel porch per architectural plans. | $66,000 | [100237209](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100237209/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 9 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [6739 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6739-s-cornell-ave/) | 540 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1788 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: at top of the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02017. | $18,700 | [B200513830](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513830/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [1534 E 68th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1534-e-68th-st/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 6000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: masonry repair work. | $6,900 | [B200511294](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511294/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [6758 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6758-s-stony-island-ave/) | 470 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 4 circuits to existing 800 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main floor. | $5,000 | [B200481322](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481322/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [6853 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6853-s-east-end-ave/) | 490 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 50, MAX. Length 4. Location: building exterior. | $45,500 | [B200479217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479217/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [6921 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6921-s-stony-island-ave/) | 600 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Ductwork extension/reconfiguration, gas piping extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 packaged terminal dx system(carrier, 48ma-034---540ka, roof) 4 packaged terminal dx system(carrier 48feem08a2a5-0a0a0 roof). Electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 0 resi | $245,000 | [B200473316](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473316/) | | May 28, 2026 | [6841 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6841-s-harper-ave/) | 750 ft W | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Renovation to an existing 3 story 4 dwelling unit building interior alterations and installation of new interior finishes rear open wood porch replacement - same as existing upgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems(occupancy group R2; type IIIA construction) | $350,000 | [101081814](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081814/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [7010 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7010-s-stony-island-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: existing wireless communication facility. | $35,000 | [B200478975](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478975/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [7006 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7006-s-east-end-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 95 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $11,000 | [B200510971](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510971/) | | May 7, 2026 | [7003 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7003-s-harper-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 25 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 17, MAX. Length 11. Location: north elevation. | $6,500 | [B200468239](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468239/) | ## 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 Cornell Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [6844 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6844-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jan 24, 2025 - [6745 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6745-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Dec 12, 2025 - [6739 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6739-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026 - [6731 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6731-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jan 7, 2025 - [6725 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6725-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Apr 6, 2026 - [6720 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6720-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026 - [7011 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7011-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Sep 5, 2025 - [7130 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7130-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Sep 30, 2025 - [7153 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7153-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Oct 3, 2024 - [7226 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7226-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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