# Building permits at 6844 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Jan 24, 2025: Limited repair (25% or less) for wood exterior stairway. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 24, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). | $6,000 | [B200409378](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200409378/) | | Feb 27, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Replace window steel lintels (5) on east elevation, remove and cap off existing inactive chimney and install 42" high wood railing at wood stairs to basement per plans | $5,500 | [100691085](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100691085/) | | May 2, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Revision to a permit #100624816 remove residential unit duplex in basement from the approved plans. Framing of the existing sun-rooms. Heating duct and layout changes and revising the design of the wood rear porch as per plans | $45,000 | [100627921](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100627921/) | | Apr 9, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Interior build-out of an existing masonry builidng with basement including architectural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical renovation work as per plans certified corrections - subject to field inspections and audit | $80,000 | [100528048](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100528048/) | | Feb 13, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Repair existing rear open wood porch north and south as per plans | $5,000 | [100223759](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100223759/) | ## 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/) | 730 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/) | 770 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/) | 610 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/) | 420 ft E | 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/) | 430 ft SW | 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/) | 740 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.22 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: - [6826 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6826-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Mar 26, 2020 - [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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