# Building permits at 7220 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Jan 9: Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 9, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 104 square feet. Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $24,000 | [B200454514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200454514/) | | May 14, 2014 | Fence, wall or deck | Fences: 175ft in x 5ft 8in: qty 1 | Not listed | [100540783](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100540783/) | | Dec 7, 2006 | Electrical | Remove and replace 1/2" UL gyp bd with associated electrical work. All work same as existing | $8,000 | [100152647](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100152647/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 28, 2026 | [7210 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7210-s-lowe-ave/) | 100 ft N | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 18, 2026 | [718 W 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/718-w-72nd-st/) | 660 ft NW | 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/) | 930 ft NW | 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/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [7317 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7317-s-emerald-ave/) | 990 ft SW | 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/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [7139 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7139-s-emerald-ave/) | 860 ft NW | 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 15, 2026 | [7211 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7211-s-union-ave/) | 330 ft W | 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/) | 990 ft N | Sign | Installation of pole sign | $38,000 | [101082358](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082358/) | | May 14, 2026 | [7151 S Normal Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7151-s-normal-blvd/) | 960 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: interior alterations to convert existing 3rd floor in a 3 story/2 unit residence to unoccupied attic space with access hatch and ladder, exterior front porch work, per plans. 2 Du building to remain to 2 du. Type v-a const. R-5 Occ. | $250,000 | [101076475](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076475/) | | May 4, 2026 | [644 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/644-w-71st-st/) | 990 ft N | 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), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | [7323 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7323-s-halsted-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | 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/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [7205 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7205-s-halsted-st/) | 0.21 mi W | 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/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) | ## 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 Lowe Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [7210 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7210-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026 - [7014 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7014-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Mar 12, 2025 - [6912 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6912-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Feb 13, 2026 - [7609 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7609-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Feb 12, 2026 - [7629 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7629-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jan 8, 2025 - [7655 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7655-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jan 31, 2023 - [6630 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6630-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Nov 21, 2025 - [7922 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7922-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Oct 31, 2024 - [7930 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7930-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026 - [7942 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7942-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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