# Building permits at 7031 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Jan 21: Reinstate permit no 101036346 must begin work and or request inspection no later than april 2026 on permit no. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 21, 2026 | Other | Reinstate permit no 101036346 must begin work and or request inspection no later than april 2026 on permit no 101036346 | Not listed | [101078745](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078745/) | | Apr 17, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: fire damaged building. Full gut. New m.e.p. Throughout(occupancy group R-5; type iii-a construction)(conditional permit subject to field inspections) | $480,000 | [101036346](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101036346/) | | Sep 20, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Windows (replacement only): qty 6, doors (replacement only): qty 3 | $755 | [101032338](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101032338/) | | Jul 9, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing open wood front and rear porches and stairs same size and location as per plans. | $8,000 | [100547752](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100547752/) | | Jan 29, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Repair drywall as needed, replace doors & windows- all work same as existing (no electrical work) no other work to be performed under this permit; subject to field inspection | $3,000 | [100221876](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100221876/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 18, 2026 | [718 W 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/718-w-72nd-st/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - existing 3 story, 6- unit brick building with basement - gut rehab of interior units, to be the same layout with minor interior alterations, new half bath and new utilities, new windows and minor porch repair. (Occupancy group R-2, construction type iii-a) | $180,000 | [101080419](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080419/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [7129 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7129-s-emerald-ave/) | 640 ft S | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing 3 dwelling unit residential building; existing basement unit to be demolished and a new layout per plans, new plumbing, electrical, and mechanical in all units, and new exterior wood stairs. | $10,000 | [101082777](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082777/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [721 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-w-71st-st/) | 390 ft SE | Other | For permit 101056630: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481656](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481656/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [721 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-w-71st-st/) | 390 ft SE | Other | For permit 101056630: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479506](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479506/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [721 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-w-71st-st/) | 390 ft SE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101056630 must begin work and or request inspection no later than november 2026 on permit no 101056630 | Not listed | [101086519](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086519/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [6911 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6911-s-halsted-st/) | 930 ft N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019-cbrc: interior alteration of an existing 3-story mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial and residential units above. Work to include repairs to the commercial tenant space, construction of a new ada-compliant restroom, exterior masonry repairs, and structural repairs to the e | $80,000 | [101083110](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083110/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [7139 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7139-s-emerald-ave/) | 740 ft S | Alteration or repair | 2019 Spr - deconversion of 2nd flr kitchen with interior alterations to basement and exterior alterations (proposed windows and new door at basement level) to convert to transitional residence, max. 13 Occupants existing 2-story with basement (occupancy r-1, construction iii-a) per plans certified p | $60,000 | [101073473](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073473/) | | May 14, 2026 | [644 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/644-w-71st-st/) | 540 ft SE | Sign | Installation of pole sign | $38,000 | [101082358](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082358/) | | May 4, 2026 | [644 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/644-w-71st-st/) | 540 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: mdf and main entries. | $39,000 | [B200468913](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468913/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [7147 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7147-s-green-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101002844 must begin work and or request inspection no later than april 2027 on permit no 101002844 | Not listed | [101088755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088755/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [7205 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7205-s-halsted-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Other | For permit b200463286: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200510681](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510681/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [6917 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6917-s-green-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Rehabilitation of existing 2 story with basement masonry 2du building as existing as per plan. Certified plan corrections. | $120,000 | [101083941](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083941/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [7127 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7127-s-peoria-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Elevator | Installation of (1) one vertical platform wheelchair lift at the front of the home, 750lbs capacity @ 10fpm, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | Not listed | [101086917](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086917/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [7115 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7115-s-peoria-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Other | For permit 101058068: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement general contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 101058068. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200477083](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477083/) | | May 15, 2026 | [7211 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7211-s-union-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 cbc:full building permit for two unit renovation and repair interior of building (occupancy group r5, type VA construction) conditional permit subject to field inspections | $45,000 | [101070375](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070375/) | | May 4, 2026 | [7000 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7000-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | 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/) | ## 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 Emerald Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [7029 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7029-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025 - [7023 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7023-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Feb 27, 2024 - [7110 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7110-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jan 22, 2025 - [7119 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7119-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Feb 20, 2026 - [7129 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7129-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026 - [7139 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7139-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026 - [7204 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7204-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Apr 25, 2026 - [6827 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6827-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Mar 26, 2024 - [7317 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7317-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026 - [6745 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6745-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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