# Building permits at 7139 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Jun 30: 2019 Spr - deconversion of 2nd flr kitchen with interior alterations to basement and exterior alterations. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 30, 2026 | 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/) | | Feb 5, 2023 | Electrical | Install 200 amp service 3 meter gang service | $1,800 | [B101004573](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101004573/) | | Dec 10, 2019 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 403080037 job # 101172884 | $129 | [B100852577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100852577/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 18, 2026 | [718 W 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/718-w-72nd-st/) | 240 ft SE | 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/) | 100 ft N | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [7147 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7147-s-green-st/) | 710 ft W | 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 15, 2026 | [7212 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7212-s-green-st/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: all floors. | $1,500 | [B200479762](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479762/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [7205 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7205-s-halsted-st/) | 490 ft SW | 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 10, 2026 | [721 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-w-71st-st/) | 400 ft N | 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/) | 400 ft N | 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/) | | Aug 9, 2026 | [7214 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7214-s-green-st/) | 890 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $2,600 | [B200506678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506678/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [7210 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7210-s-lowe-ave/) | 810 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: renovation to an existing 3 story 3 dwelling unit masonry building with basement interior alteration and installation of new interior finishes new rear open wood porch upgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems(occupancy group r5; type IIIA construction) | $225,000 | [101085216](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085216/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [721 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-w-71st-st/) | 400 ft N | 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/) | | May 15, 2026 | [7211 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7211-s-union-ave/) | 550 ft 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 14, 2026 | [644 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/644-w-71st-st/) | 630 ft NE | 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/) | 630 ft NE | 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), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | [7323 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7323-s-halsted-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: rear of store. | $100 | [B200512438](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512438/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [7127 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7127-s-peoria-st/) | 0.20 mi W | 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 27, 2026 | [7317 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7317-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: masonry repairs. | $16,500 | [B200478920](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478920/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [7115 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7115-s-peoria-st/) | 0.20 mi W | 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/) | ## 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: - [7129 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7129-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026 - [7119 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7119-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Feb 20, 2026 - [7110 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7110-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jan 22, 2025 - [7204 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7204-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Apr 25, 2026 - [7031 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7031-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jan 21, 2026 - [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 - [7317 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7317-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026 - [7400 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7400-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit May 11, 2026 - [7416 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7416-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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