# Building permits at 7601 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.2M alteration or repair at 7740 S Ingleside Ave, permitted Jun 15. Nine permits on record here. The newest, Jun 2: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 2, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 800 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement area meter and panel location. | $25,000 | [B200472223](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472223/) | | Jan 27, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: hallways. | $2,000 | [B200411928](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200411928/) | | Oct 12, 2023 | Plumbing | Remove/replace unapproved expansion plug at base of stack seal the base of the plumbing stack in the south basement. | $850 | [101035151](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101035151/) | | May 22, 2023 | Electrical | To correct violations and for the installation electrical conduit, boxes,wwire,devices, and equipment miscellaneous electrical work remove cords meter tapping, and provide proper lighting in all hallways and em lighting up dating, and exit signs. | $4,000 | [B101017576](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101017576/) | | Apr 4, 2023 | Other | Revision to permit # 101004098 to change GC to galeco residential construction | Not listed | [101011647](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101011647/) | | Feb 1, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Replace the existing open wood porches of the same size and location and tuckpointing as required | $32,000 | [101004098](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101004098/) | | Jan 28, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Replace (1) porch at 7609-7611 S. Drexel ave; and repair (1) porch at 905 E. 76Th street. And miscellaneous drywall repair due to installation of new smoke detectors. Per plans | $12,000 | [100327983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100327983/) | | Apr 29, 2008 | Electrical | Install two 400 watt high pressure sodium fixtures and four 150 watt high pressure sodium fixtures on existing circuit | Not listed | [B100234750](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100234750/) | | Jan 18, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Stair reconstruction between residential units. | $6,000 | [100217423](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100217423/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 7 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [7629 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7629-s-maryland-ave/) | 440 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBC: gut rehab permit for existing 2 story single family residence with basement(1st floor + 2nd floor) (occupancy group a-5, type v-a construction)interior alterations to 1st and 2nd floor per planremoval of existing rear porchnew 2car concrete parking pad | $70,000 | [101087059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087059/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [840 E 76th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/840-e-76th-st/) | 270 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: first floor electrical room. | $8,000 | [B200476904](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476904/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [7625 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7625-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 190 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: facade. | $12,500 | [B200472994](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472994/) | | May 6, 2026 | [7655 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7655-s-ingleside-ave/) | 640 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alterations to existing park fieldhouse exterior ramp and stair and door modifications for accessibility. (Occupancy group a-3; type IIIA construction) | $250,000 | [101080547](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080547/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [7536 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7536-s-evans-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $35,000 | [B200513487](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513487/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [7740 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7740-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 175 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 6. Location: all elevations. | $85,000 | [B200509936](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509936/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [7740 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7740-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation for 3 classrooms and locker rooms. | $1,200,000 | [101081011](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081011/) | ## 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 Drexel Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [7657 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7657-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Feb 23, 2026 - [7414 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7414-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026 - [7411 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7411-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025 - [7900 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7900-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Mar 7, 2025 - [7901 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7901-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024 - [7943 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7943-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit May 7, 2025 - [7945 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7945-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit May 5, 2026 - [7947 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7947-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Dec 23, 2025 - [8015 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8015-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026 - [8038 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8038-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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