# Building permits at 7531 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL

Four permits on record here. The newest, Jun 5, 2025: Replacement general contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits (10 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2025 | Other | For permit 101065771: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200423765](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200423765/) |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC current use and occupancy is residential, r5, zoned rs3; new use and occupancy-same, residential, r5 zoned rs3. Scope of work includes: full interior renovation of an existing brick single-family home, including converting the unfinished basement into a finished space with new fra | $110,000 | [101065771](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065771/) |
| Jul 23, 2019 | Electrical | Install single meter 100 amp service. WS | Not listed | [B100831860](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100831860/) |
| Dec 1, 2006 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace 1 furnace | Not listed | [100151662](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100151662/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [7547 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7547-s-union-ave/) | 180 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 450 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 200 SQ. FT. Location: repair existing masonry. | $1,800 | [B200510235](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510235/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [7547 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7547-s-union-ave/) | 180 ft S | Alteration or repair | Repair existing 2 story wood porch to an existing masonry, residential building | $8,000 | [101088119](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088119/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | [7416 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7416-s-emerald-ave/) | 900 ft NW | 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/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [7524 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7524-s-emerald-ave/) | 410 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: outside service. | $3,500 | [B200468771](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468771/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [7600 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7600-s-parnell-ave/) | 920 ft SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: first and second floors, all areas.. | Not listed | [B200467189](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467189/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [808 W 76th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/808-w-76th-st/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 15 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: east elevation. | $2,500 | [B200469087](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469087/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [7434 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7434-s-union-ave/) | 640 ft N | 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/) | 640 ft N | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [7436 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7436-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: in the basement and first floor. | $10,000 | [B200510608](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510608/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [7436 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7436-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 2nd floor. | $10,000 | [B200510609](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510609/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [7512 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7512-s-green-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, exterior. | $3,450 | [B200472406](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472406/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [7400 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7400-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) |

## 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:

- [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
- [7434 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7434-s-union-ave/): newest permit May 7, 2026
- [7631 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7631-s-union-ave/): newest permit Nov 12, 2024
- [7407 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7407-s-union-ave/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025
- [7658 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7658-s-union-ave/): newest permit Feb 6, 2025
- [7400 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7400-s-union-ave/): newest permit Oct 6, 2025
- [7336 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7336-s-union-ave/): newest permit Dec 30, 2025
- [7747 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7747-s-union-ave/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026
- [7244 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7244-s-union-ave/): newest permit Apr 11, 2025

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