# Building permits at 7121 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL

Three permits on record here. The newest, Aug 5: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 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/) |
| Apr 18, 2011 | Fence, wall or deck | Remove and replace single story rear porch with doh prototype plan | $1,500 | [100390347](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100390347/) |
| Jul 2, 2008 | Electrical | Low voltage alarm | $194 | [B100245381](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100245381/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

14 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [7220 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7220-s-sangamon-st/) | 880 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC interior & exterior alteration to existing 2 story 2 dwelling unit with basement. Demo open front stair and rebuild front porch stairs. New fence, new partitions, mechanical, plumbing and electric. (Occupancy r5 classification ) ( type iva construction ) | $200,000 | [101084506](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084506/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [7247 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7247-s-morgan-st/) | 990 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003460. | $35,000 | [B200515135](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515135/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [7101 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7101-s-aberdeen-st/) | 390 ft NW | 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/) | 500 ft NE | 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 5, 2026 | [7127 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7127-s-peoria-st/) | 990 ft E | 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 22, 2026 | [7026 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7026-s-aberdeen-st/) | 730 ft NW | 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 14, 2026 | [7115 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7115-s-peoria-st/) | 990 ft E | 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/) |
| Jul 12, 2026 | [7028 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7028-s-carpenter-st/) | 590 ft N | 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 10, 2026 | [7213 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7213-s-morgan-st/) | 670 ft SE | Other | For permit 101077485: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473833](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473833/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [7132 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7132-s-morgan-st/) | 280 ft SE | 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/) | 820 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: front entry and mdf. | $38,000 | [B200467943](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467943/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | [6949 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6949-s-sangamon-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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 27, 2026 | [7309 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7309-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 7.6 kw. Array output: 8.1 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #19-0250. | $6,910 | [B200476222](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476222/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [7309 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7309-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 14 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: electrical. | $2,500 | [B200475741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475741/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on S Carpenter St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [7105 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7105-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 2024
- [7041 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7041-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [7208 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7208-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jan 23, 2025
- [7028 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7028-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jul 12, 2026
- [7237 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7237-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025
- [6938 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6938-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Dec 18, 2025
- [7309 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7309-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026
- [6929 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6929-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Apr 8, 2025
- [7330 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7330-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026
- [6811 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6811-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025

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