# Building permits at 7544 S Phillips Ave, Chicago, IL

Three permits on record here. The newest, Oct 9, 2025: Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 36 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $25,000 | [B200445600](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200445600/) |
| Mar 20, 2018 | Electrical | Install new 5 meter enclosure, remove additional service with 1 meter. | $2,500 | [B100752428](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100752428/) |
| Feb 11, 2018 | Electrical | Correct all violations listed in inspection #12317331at 08/26/2017 | $1,200 | [B100747032](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100747032/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [2401 E 75th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2401-e-75th-st/) | 520 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 90 SQ. FT. Location: parapet wall. | $10,000 | [B200510433](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510433/) |
| Oct 4, 2026 | [7539 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7539-s-yates-blvd/) | 260 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 15. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: basement and all three units. | $6,000 | [B200512476](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512476/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [7550 S Oglesby Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7550-s-oglesby-ave/) | 670 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 0.92 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $11,730 | [B200511466](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511466/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [7550 S Oglesby Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7550-s-oglesby-ave/) | 670 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 6.9 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $11,730 | [B200511447](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511447/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [7625 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7625-s-kingston-ave/) | 870 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 duct furnace(ducane mpga075b4a mechanical room) 2 duct furnace(rued 80pj10ecr01 mechanical room). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 3 interior common areas, mechanical room for each apartmen | $5,500 | [B200511666](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511666/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [7625 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7625-s-kingston-ave/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior, tuckpointing. | $7,000 | [B200509439](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509439/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [7608 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7608-s-phillips-ave/) | 290 ft S | Alteration or repair | Renovations required in response to violations (conservation complaint #11644532) at an existing three-story, six dwelling unit, single-use, residential structure and three-story rear yard stairs and deck area. New six-car parking pad, six bicycle parking spots, and new metal fencing. No mechanical  | $150,000 | [101083517](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083517/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [2453 E 75th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2453-e-75th-st/) | 530 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior patching of drywall ceiling and interior door replacement (in-kind) in an existing office within an existing 1st floor commercial space ((no floor plan alterations) (no electrical work, no plumbing work or no mechanical work under this permiit). Locations: 1 residential | $1,200 | [B200481515](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481515/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [7440 S Oglesby Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7440-s-oglesby-ave/) | 970 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage, basement. | $2,440 | [B200506620](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506620/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [7618 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7618-s-yates-blvd/) | 520 ft SW | Other | For permit 101050442: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 101050442. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200475748](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475748/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [7700 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7700-s-phillips-ave/) | 870 ft S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 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: 16 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement. | $15,000 | [B200473631](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473631/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [7436 S Oglesby Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7436-s-oglesby-ave/) | 1,000 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 3.69 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $7,011 | [B200480617](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480617/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [7436 S Oglesby Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7436-s-oglesby-ave/) | 1,000 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.61 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $21,359 | [B200480613](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480613/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [7436 S Oglesby Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7436-s-oglesby-ave/) | 1,000 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior. | $1,500 | [B200480637](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480637/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [2401 E 75th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2401-e-75th-st/) | 520 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install system II emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: within the 17 residential unit and common area. | $4,000 | [B200478059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478059/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [7626 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7626-s-yates-blvd/) | 580 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Complete interior remodel of an existing single family residence including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. New stair to basement. | $70,000 | [101082096](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082096/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [2401 E 75th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2401-e-75th-st/) | 520 ft NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 51 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: 17 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), apartments. | $75,000 | [B200476668](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476668/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [7609 S Crandon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7609-s-crandon-ave/) | 960 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 19 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: outside. | $6,236 | [B200476483](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476483/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [7653 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7653-s-yates-blvd/) | 790 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: east side of building). Brick work. | $15,000 | [B200474007](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474007/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [7618 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7618-s-yates-blvd/) | 520 ft SW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101050442 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2026 on permit no 101050442 | Not listed | [101085259](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085259/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [2451 E 74th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2451-e-74th-pl/) | 800 ft N | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi residence | $16,700 | [B101083125](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083125/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [7653 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7653-s-yates-blvd/) | 790 ft S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 15 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), bathroom, kitchen, first floor sencond floor third. | $9,000 | [B200473439](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473439/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [7621 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7621-s-phillips-ave/) | 420 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 30. Lighting outlets: 15. Specific location: 2nd floor and front stair common area. | $12,000 | [B200472746](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472746/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [2422 E 75th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2422-e-75th-st/) | 530 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement- outside- inside. | $2,000 | [B200470141](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470141/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [2445 E 74th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2445-e-74th-pl/) | 780 ft N | Other | Change of owner for permit 101022567. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200470858](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470858/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [7653 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7653-s-yates-blvd/) | 790 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 45. Lighting outlets: 20. Specific location: 1st,2nd 3rd floor. | $2,500 | [B200470149](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470149/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [2422 E 75th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2422-e-75th-st/) | 530 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior masonry wall - north, south, east and wes. | $3,100 | [B200467733](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467733/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [2445 E 74th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2445-e-74th-pl/) | 780 ft N | Other | Reinstate permit no 101022567 must begin work and or request inspection no later than july 2026 on permit no 101022567. Separate admin change required to update contractors. | Not listed | [101083134](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083134/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [2422 E 75th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2422-e-75th-st/) | 530 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 10 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $8,000 | [B200466436](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466436/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [2250 E 75th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2250-e-75th-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: existing wireless communication facility. | $35,000 | [B200478987](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478987/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [2600 E 76th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2600-e-76th-st/) | 0.20 mi E | 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/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [7710 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7710-s-yates-blvd/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $10,500 | [B200480998](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480998/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [7524 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7524-s-colfax-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | 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 22, 2026 | [7716 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7716-s-phillips-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 11. Location: east elevation. | $3,500 | [B200473122](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473122/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [7650 S Crandon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7650-s-crandon-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2758 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: on top of the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02017. | $18,531 | [B200474935](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474935/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [7527 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7527-s-colfax-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | 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/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on S Phillips Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [7536 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7536-s-phillips-ave/): newest permit May 8, 2025
- [7601 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7601-s-phillips-ave/): newest permit Oct 29, 2024
- [7608 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7608-s-phillips-ave/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026
- [7621 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7621-s-phillips-ave/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026
- [7440 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7440-s-phillips-ave/): newest permit Jan 7, 2011
- [7700 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7700-s-phillips-ave/): newest permit Aug 10, 2026
- [7716 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7716-s-phillips-ave/): newest permit Jun 22, 2026
- [7350 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7350-s-phillips-ave/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025
- [7741 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7741-s-phillips-ave/): newest permit Dec 28, 2025
- [7344 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7344-s-phillips-ave/): newest permit Mar 25, 2026

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