# Building permits at 6940 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Jun 16: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 16, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: basement. | $1,000 | [B200474110](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474110/) | | Apr 23, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: basement. | $1,000 | [B200467586](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467586/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [6931 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6931-s-ada-st/) | 750 ft E | Other | For permit 101062743: replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200471550](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471550/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [6938 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6938-s-throop-st/) | 990 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 68'-0' ' (length). Location: installation of 62' of 6' high wood fence. | $3,314 | [B200507209](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507209/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [1458 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1458-w-71st-st/) | 890 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 10 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: basement. | $1,000 | [B200480690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480690/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [6842 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6842-s-loomis-blvd/) | 720 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: proposed architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing rehabilitation upgrades of an existing two-story residential building - two dwelling units with basement - duplexing of the 1st floor apartment to the basement | $50,000 | [101077339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077339/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [7000 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7000-s-laflin-st/) | 420 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Front building: replace existing 2 story enclosed porch with 2 story deck/stairs, interior alterations to duplex 2nd/3rd floor and convert existing a 2 story/2 unit residence to SFR, per plans. | $115,000 | [101075825](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075825/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [1544 W 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1544-w-69th-st/) | 910 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall (no floor plan alterations) (no mechanical work, no electrical work, no plumbing work). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor residential unit only | $2,000 | [B200472774](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472774/) | | May 28, 2026 | [1544 W 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1544-w-69th-st/) | 910 ft NW | Other | For permit 101066474: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472362](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472362/) | | May 27, 2026 | [1458 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1458-w-71st-st/) | 890 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rooftop. | $500 | [B200471749](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471749/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | [6811 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6811-s-loomis-blvd/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 85sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: concrete sidewalk. | $21,284 | [B200512816](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512816/) | | May 4, 2026 | [7033 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7033-s-ashland-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 3 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: telecommunications tower. | $35,000 | [B200465191](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465191/) | ## 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 Bishop St with permits, nearest house number first: - [6932 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6932-s-bishop-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026 - [6841 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6841-s-bishop-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025 - [6840 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6840-s-bishop-st/): newest permit Oct 4, 2024 - [6837 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6837-s-bishop-st/): newest permit Apr 2, 2026 - [6811 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6811-s-bishop-st/): newest permit Mar 6, 2025 - [6739 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6739-s-bishop-st/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026 - [6600 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6600-s-bishop-st/): newest permit May 14, 2026 - [6549 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6549-s-bishop-st/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026 - [6451 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6451-s-bishop-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2024 - [6420 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6420-s-bishop-st/): newest permit Mar 6, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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