# Building permits at 7240 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Apr 2, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.22 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 2, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $3,750 | [B200419576](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200419576/) | | Aug 21, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Doors (replacement only): qty 4 | $500 | [100985210](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100985210/) | | Oct 5, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Alternative code approval- pvc drainage & vent pipe & pipe fittings for 100922703 | $1,200 | [100942978](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100942978/) | | Aug 16, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Proposed interior alterations, convert existing 2 story/2 unit building to 3 units, per plans. | $90,000 | [100922703](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100922703/) | | Jun 17, 2008 | Plumbing | Hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1 | $220 | [100243141](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100243141/) | ## 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), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [1633 E 74th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1633-e-74th-st/) | 930 ft 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/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [1533 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1533-e-72nd-st/) | 780 ft NW | 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/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [1507 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1507-e-72nd-st/) | 990 ft NW | 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/) | 980 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 17, 2026 | [1533 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1533-e-72nd-st/) | 780 ft NW | 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/) | 640 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), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | [1527 E 71st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1527-e-71st-pl/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi NW | 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 20, 2026 | [1507 E 71st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1507-e-71st-pl/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.22 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/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [1631 E 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1631-e-71st-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | ## 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: - [7250 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7250-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024 - [7226 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7226-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026 - [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 - [7624 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7624-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025 - [6844 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6844-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jan 24, 2025 - [7639 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7639-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Aug 23, 2026 - [7648 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7648-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit May 7, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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