# Building permits at 7547 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Mar 30: Alterations to related work to rear enclosed porch structurre forming a 2 story frame addition of sfr;remove. 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 30, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: alterations to related work to rear enclosed porch structurre forming a 2 story frame addition of sfr;remove partial rear enclosure & replace w/new rear wood stairs per plans including masonry work on the south and west elevation of the building as per plans and address building viola | $20,000 | [101025778](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101025778/) | | Mar 3, 2020 | Electrical | Installation of new 100 amp service riser and meter socket | $800 | [B100865352](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100865352/) | ## 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/) | 230 ft N | 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), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | [7547 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7547-s-union-ave/) | 330 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/) | 330 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/) | | May 29, 2026 | [7512 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7512-s-green-st/) | 810 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/) | 490 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/) | 870 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/) | 870 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), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 30, 2026 | [7416 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7416-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [7600 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7600-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.22 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: - [7549 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7549-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025 - [7535 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7535-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Mar 6, 2025 - [7524 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7524-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 19, 2026 - [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 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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