# Building permits at 7238 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Jun 10, 2025: Replacement general contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits (19 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 10, 2025 | Other | For permit 101060157: replacement general contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200429272](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200429272/) | | Jan 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of an existing 2 dwelling unit, 2 story brick building; duplexing basement with 1st floor and replace existing rear enclosed porch with open wood porch. Existing R-5 occupancy, no change in occupancy. (Conditional permit subject to field inspections) | $100,000 | [101060157](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101060157/) | | Mar 1, 2012 | Electrical | 100 Amp service 3 meters,outlets switches fixtures............only | Not listed | [B100430103](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100430103/) | | Mar 1, 2012 | Electrical | Repair/replace drywall (1100sf), flooring & plumbing fixtures. Repair plumbing pipes in bsmt.- all work same as existing- electrical on separate permit | Not listed | [100430163](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100430163/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 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 22, 2026 | [7323 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7323-s-halsted-st/) | 860 ft 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/) | 780 ft NW | 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 18, 2026 | [718 W 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/718-w-72nd-st/) | 500 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/) | 830 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 28, 2026 | [7210 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7210-s-lowe-ave/) | 490 ft NE | 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 | [7317 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7317-s-emerald-ave/) | 570 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. 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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/) | 740 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/) | 300 ft N | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [7147 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7147-s-green-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) | 0.22 mi W | 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/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [721 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-w-71st-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi W | 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 27, 2026 | [721 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-w-71st-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [7416 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7416-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: interior/exterior. | $4,500 | [B200474436](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474436/) | | May 14, 2026 | [644 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/644-w-71st-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Sign | Installation of pole sign | $38,000 | [101082358](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082358/) | | May 11, 2026 | [7400 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7400-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 cbc:remodeling and restoration of 5 dwellingunits at existing 2 story multy-family residence | $80,000 | [101078661](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078661/) | | May 7, 2026 | [7434 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7434-s-union-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and plumbing in kitchen and bathroom only (no floor plan alterations) (no mechancial work, no electrical work under this permit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor. | $100 | [B200465966](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465966/) | | May 7, 2026 | [7434 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7434-s-union-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and plumbing in kitchen and bathroom only (no floor plan alterations) (no mechancial work, no electrical work under this permit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor. | $100 | [B200465934](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465934/) | | May 4, 2026 | [644 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/644-w-71st-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: mdf and main entries. | $39,000 | [B200468913](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468913/) | ## 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 Union Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [7232 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7232-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026 - [7244 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7244-s-union-ave/): newest permit Apr 11, 2025 - [7211 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7211-s-union-ave/): newest permit May 15, 2026 - [7336 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7336-s-union-ave/): newest permit Dec 30, 2025 - [7400 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7400-s-union-ave/): newest permit Oct 6, 2025 - [7407 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7407-s-union-ave/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025 - [7434 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7434-s-union-ave/): newest permit May 7, 2026 - [7531 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7531-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 5, 2025 - [7547 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7547-s-union-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026 - [7604 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7604-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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