# Building permits at 6838 S Normal Blvd, Chicago, IL Six permits on record here. The newest, Dec 30, 2024: Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 30, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs as per plan. | $18,000 | [101063128](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063128/) | | Apr 9, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Repair existing rear 2-story open wood porch | $9,000 | [100811894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100811894/) | | Mar 13, 2018 | Electrical | Additional work associated with fire damage (existing permit# 100743959) new circuits for kitchen and bedrooms. | $2,500 | [B100751399](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100751399/) | | Jan 31, 2018 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace one (1) furnace for second (2nd) floor. | Not listed | [100745370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100745370/) | | Jan 26, 2018 | Roofing | Repairs due to fire damage. Repair roof holes. Doors, windows, flooring, drywall, plumbing 2nd floor kitchen sink, tub, toilet, bath sink and electrical. Elec.permit#100743959- all work same as existing, no structural, all work subject to field inspections. | $50,000 | [100744970](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100744970/) | | Jan 19, 2018 | Electrical | Installation of five had wired smoke detectors | $500 | [B100743959](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100743959/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 7 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 4, 2026 | [6814 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6814-s-parnell-ave/) | 440 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 30 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019744. | $14,000 | [B200471572](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471572/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 12, 2026 | [7020 S Normal Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7020-s-normal-blvd/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC - rebuild existing open wood porch per plans, same size and same location (occupancy R-5, construction 4a) | $12,000 | [101086989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086989/) | | Jul 3, 2026 | [354 W Normal Pkwy N](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/354-w-normal-pkwy-n/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3460 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019541. | $7,500 | [B200475262](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475262/) | | May 19, 2026 | [7020 S Normal Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7020-s-normal-blvd/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 12 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: rear of building. | $1,000 | [B200471208](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471208/) | | May 6, 2026 | [415 W 70th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/415-w-70th-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story rear porch only | $23,000 | [B101076680](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101076680/) | | May 4, 2026 | [7000 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7000-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 17 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 16 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement & units. | $750 | [B200468363](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468363/) | | May 4, 2026 | [6656 S Normal Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6656-s-normal-blvd/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: main entry and mdf room. | $41,500 | [B200467953](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467953/) | ## 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 Normal Blvd with permits, nearest house number first: - [6940 S Normal Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6940-s-normal-blvd/): newest permit Jul 17, 2025 - [6656 S Normal Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6656-s-normal-blvd/): newest permit May 4, 2026 - [7020 S Normal Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7020-s-normal-blvd/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026 - [7021 S Normal Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7021-s-normal-blvd/): newest permit Jul 15, 2025 - [7040 S Normal Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7040-s-normal-blvd/): newest permit Feb 26, 2025 - [7045 S Normal Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7045-s-normal-blvd/): newest permit Apr 3, 2025 - [7046 S Normal Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7046-s-normal-blvd/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026 - [7111 S Normal Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7111-s-normal-blvd/): newest permit Feb 11, 2025 - [7120 S Normal Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7120-s-normal-blvd/): newest permit Oct 20, 2024 - [7151 S Normal Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7151-s-normal-blvd/): newest permit May 14, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-08 21:03 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one’s own risk. Map, all 6 permits at this address and 7 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6838-s-normal-blvd/