# Building permits at 7535 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL

Three permits on record here. The newest, Mar 6, 2025: Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits (9 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: west side of building). Landing: 136 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $5,000 | [B200415427](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200415427/) |
| Jul 22, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Repair/ replace existing front and rear porch per plans | $4,000 | [100635654](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100635654/) |
| Aug 17, 2010 | Electrical | Low voltage alarm | $185 | [B100358910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100358910/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

10 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | [7524 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7524-s-emerald-ave/) | 130 ft NW | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [7547 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7547-s-union-ave/) | 350 ft E | 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/) | 350 ft E | Alteration or repair | Repair existing 2 story wood porch to an existing masonry, residential building | $8,000 | [101088119](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088119/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [7416 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7416-s-emerald-ave/) | 890 ft N | 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 29, 2026 | [7512 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7512-s-green-st/) | 770 ft 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 7, 2026 | [808 W 76th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/808-w-76th-st/) | 530 ft SW | 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/) | 760 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/) | 760 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), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | [7600 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7600-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | 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 11, 2026 | [7400 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7400-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | 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 Emerald Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [7524 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7524-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 19, 2026
- [7547 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7547-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026
- [7549 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7549-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025
- [7416 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7416-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026
- [7400 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7400-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit May 11, 2026
- [7720 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7720-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025
- [7741 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7741-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026
- [7317 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7317-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026
- [7844 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7844-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit May 6, 2025
- [7204 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7204-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Apr 25, 2026

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-10 18:36 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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Map, all 3 permits at this address and 10 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7535-s-emerald-ave/
