# Building permits at 7535 S Coles Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2M alteration or repair at 7500 S Exchange Ave, permitted Aug 20. Two permits on record here. The newest, May 5, 2025: Interior remodel and violation remediation of existing 2-story. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 5, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior remodel and violation remediation of existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry, 27' ht., 2-unit residential building with basement including existing 2-story, type VA frame, rear enclosed porch (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction). | $75,000 | [101067945](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101067945/) | | Sep 21, 2017 | Electrical | 7535 S Coles ave, chicago IL 60649 replace meter fitting and riser ground new meter fitting | $5,000 | [B100727166](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100727166/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 18 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 18, 2026 | [7516 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7516-s-coles-ave/) | 180 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for steel porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 2080 square feet. | $9,500 | [B200511440](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511440/) | | May 5, 2026 | [7517 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7517-s-coles-ave/) | 170 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: north side of building). Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: south side of building). | $400 | [B200461767](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461767/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 14, 2026 | [2706 E 75th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2706-e-75th-pl/) | 410 ft SW | Other | For permit 101071129: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200513419](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513419/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [7456 S South Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7456-s-south-shore-dr/) | 660 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 4000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 25, MAX. Length 9. Location: masonry repairs. | $78,000 | [B200508849](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508849/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [2818 E 76th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2818-e-76th-pl/) | 860 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 5.7 kw. Array output: 0.00792 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $5,544 | [B200507998](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507998/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [7500 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7500-s-exchange-ave/) | 720 ft W | Alteration or repair | Direct developer services 2019 CBC - existing 2 story mixed-use building. Interior alteration to existing 1st floor retail space and 2nd floor office space conversion to 14 new residential units. Add new egress deck and stairs, 22 parking spaces, masonry trash enclosure and site work per plans.type | $2,000,000 | [101080002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080002/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7645 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7645-s-coles-ave/) | 970 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 748 square feet. | $9,500 | [B200507255](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507255/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [7624 S Marquette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7624-s-marquette-ave/) | 980 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 75 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $8,745 | [B200477583](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477583/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [2818 E 76th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2818-e-76th-pl/) | 860 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 11.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: southeast side of home. | $1,000 | [B200481145](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481145/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [2604 E 74th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2604-e-74th-pl/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: interior renovation of existing 3 story brick multi-unit building. New du at basement for a total of 3du. New rear wood open porch. Mechanical, electrical & plumbing per plans. | $140,428 | [101079337](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079337/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [7500 S South Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7500-s-south-shore-dr/) | 490 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 20000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roof area. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01508. | $147,500 | [B200475839](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475839/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [2818 E 76th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2818-e-76th-pl/) | 860 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 5.7 kw. Array output: 0.00792 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $5,544 | [B200474171](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474171/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [7456 S South Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7456-s-south-shore-dr/) | 660 ft N | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 76 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 76 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, all floors. | $400,000 | [B200455546](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200455546/) | | May 27, 2026 | [7535 S Saginaw Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7535-s-saginaw-ave/) | 730 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 7 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 12. Lighting outlets: 6. Specific location: unit 5. | $1,500 | [B200471935](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471935/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [2600 E 76th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2600-e-76th-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Vinyl/pvc fence - 5'-5' ' (height) x 20'-0' ' (length). Location: rear (west side of property). | $100 | [B200511123](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511123/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [7524 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7524-s-colfax-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | For permit 101063715: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 101063715. New owner listed on t | Not listed | [B200474706](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474706/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [7527 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7527-s-colfax-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior work: repair front interior stairway (grade to 1st floor) per building violations dated 9-17-2025. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas | $5,000 | [B200472076](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472076/) | | May 14, 2026 | [7661 S South Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7661-s-south-shore-dr/) | 0.23 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new geothermal vertical closed loop wells in rear yard of existing single-family home. Excavation for geothermal wells and associated trenching cannot be located less than 1'-0" to adjacent property lines. Quantity of 50, 4" dia. Wells in rear yard to a depth of thirty feet. Trenching shall | $60,000 | [B200456002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200456002/) | ## 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 Coles Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [7517 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7517-s-coles-ave/): newest permit May 5, 2026 - [7553 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7553-s-coles-ave/): newest permit Mar 31, 2025 - [7516 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7516-s-coles-ave/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026 - [7645 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7645-s-coles-ave/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026 - [7421 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7421-s-coles-ave/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025 - [7655 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7655-s-coles-ave/): newest permit Jun 18, 2025 - [7412 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7412-s-coles-ave/): newest permit Apr 29, 2025 - [7363 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7363-s-coles-ave/): newest permit Sep 18, 2025 - [7362 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7362-s-coles-ave/): newest permit Jun 27, 2025 - [7713 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7713-s-coles-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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