# Building permits at 7226 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Apr 28: Interior alterations to existing 2-unit masonry building with basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 28, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to existing 2-unit masonry building with basement. Revision to permit # 101077008. Duplex down 1st floor with basement per plans. 2Nd floor to remain as permitted. | $50,000 | [101079910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079910/) | | Feb 6, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to existing 2-unit masonry building with basement. Renovate kitchen and bathrooms in each unit. Remove gavanized plumbing pipes and replace with copper. Remove existing boiler system. Install furnaces and water heaters in each unit. No exterior work | $50,000 | [101077008](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077008/) | | Jul 17, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace existing rear enclosed 2-story porch and stairs (same as existing) & remove and replace existing lintels on front elevation of existing 2-story with basement masonry building (occupancy R-5; construction type iiia) | $20,000 | [101071654](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071654/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [1533 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1533-e-72nd-st/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration - demo per plan; install HVAC system & upgrade elec service from 100 to 200 amp/ relocate house panel; install electrical wiring, switches, outlets & fixtures per plan; replace all windows, install 1/2 bathroom / new drywall throughout per plan; replace / install n | $80,000 | [101083270](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083270/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [1527 E 71st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1527-e-71st-pl/) | 930 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003460. | $28,000 | [B200510067](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510067/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [1505 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1505-e-72nd-st/) | 960 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 12.6 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $28,940 | [B200481957](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481957/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [1507 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1507-e-72nd-st/) | 940 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Location: front property line. | $6,500 | [B200506694](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506694/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [7118 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7118-s-stony-island-ave/) | 850 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 rooftop packaged unit(york zj102n15t2kab5a n1f4843095). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof (rtu replacement). | $53,000 | [B200476251](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476251/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [1631 E 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1631-e-71st-st/) | 900 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: infant open classroom area and bathrooms. | $3,200 | [B200475330](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475330/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [1533 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1533-e-72nd-st/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of nonload bearing drywal and m.e.p. Systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on permit no. 101083270 Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 8 interior common areas | $7,500 | [B200474164](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474164/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [7244 S Ridgeland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7244-s-ridgeland-ave/) | 660 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: exterior wall. | $5,000 | [B200473923](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473923/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [1633 E 74th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1633-e-74th-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof repair. Area: 28 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018149. | $45,000 | [B200512313](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512313/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [1507 E 71st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1507-e-71st-pl/) | 0.21 mi NW | New building | Spr - 2019 CBC - proposed 3-story (3) dwelling unit frame building with rear metal steps with decks at each level, new metal and wood fences (occupancy class R-5, construction type va) | $600,000 | [101071000](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071000/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [1448 E 72nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1448-e-72nd-pl/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $12,300 | [B200481679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481679/) | ## 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 Cornell Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [7240 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7240-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Apr 2, 2025 - [7250 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7250-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024 - [7153 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7153-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Oct 3, 2024 - [7130 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7130-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Sep 30, 2025 - [7011 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7011-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Sep 5, 2025 - [7525 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7525-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Mar 4, 2026 - [6844 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6844-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jan 24, 2025 - [7624 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7624-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025 - [6826 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6826-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Mar 26, 2020 - [7639 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7639-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Aug 23, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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