# Building permits at 6938 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Dec 18, 2025: Emergency wreck and removal of a two story frame residential building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 18, 2025 | Demolition | Emergency wreck and removal of a two story frame residential building | $23,500 | [B101071840](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101071840/) | ## 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), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [7101 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7101-s-aberdeen-st/) | 970 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 958 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front, west, south side, porch and chimney. | $25,000 | [B200514205](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514205/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [7042 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7042-s-morgan-st/) | 780 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019-cbrc: interior renovation of an existing 2-story two-family residence to include a basement conversion creating one (1) new dwelling unit (total three dwelling units). Work to include new partitions, finishes, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (mep) systems throughout per plans, along wi | $150,000 | [101087395](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087395/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [6949 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6949-s-sangamon-st/) | 750 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr; 2019 CBC; existing multi-family (r-2) two-story brick (iii-a) building with basement. Interior remodel of 12 dwelling units. No change in use, number of units or occupancy. No exterior work | $300,000 | [101067857](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101067857/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [7026 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7026-s-aberdeen-st/) | 630 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: permit plans for interior renovation of 1-1/2-story + basement brick building single family home. Repair existing rear wood stairs. Repair existing front wood stairs. Mechanical, electrical & plumbing per plans. | $142,720 | [101081184](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081184/) | | Jul 12, 2026 | [7028 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7028-s-carpenter-st/) | 560 ft S | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, plumbing fixtures, cabinets, tile, interior doors and trim. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), interior work only- basement and 1st floor. | $5,500 | [B200476032](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476032/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [6817 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6817-s-morgan-st/) | 980 ft NE | 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/) | 930 ft N | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 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/) | 0.21 mi N | 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/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [1200 W 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-w-69th-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [1051 W 68th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1051-w-68th-st/) | 0.20 mi N | 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/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [7121 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7121-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.85 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,115 | [B200480952](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480952/) | | May 13, 2026 | [7132 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7132-s-morgan-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: second floor bedroom. | $1,500 | [B200470432](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470432/) | | May 4, 2026 | [7050 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7050-s-may-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: front entry and mdf. | $38,000 | [B200467943](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467943/) | ## 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 Carpenter St with permits, nearest house number first: - [6929 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6929-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Apr 8, 2025 - [7028 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7028-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jul 12, 2026 - [7041 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7041-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024 - [6811 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6811-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025 - [7105 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7105-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 2024 - [7121 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7121-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026 - [6711 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6711-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026 - [7208 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7208-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jan 23, 2025 - [7237 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7237-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025 - [6629 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6629-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Feb 25, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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