# Building permits at 7657 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.

One permit on record here. The newest, Feb 23: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 700 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 700 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior tuckpointing. | $1,500 | [B200459849](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200459849/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [917 E 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/917-e-78th-st/) | 780 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 8500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016092. | $170,850 | [B200513728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513728/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [7629 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7629-s-maryland-ave/) | 440 ft NW | 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/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [7740 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7740-s-ingleside-ave/) | 560 ft SE | 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/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [840 E 76th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/840-e-76th-st/) | 700 ft NW | 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 15, 2026 | [7740 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7740-s-ingleside-ave/) | 560 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation for 3 classrooms and locker rooms. | $1,200,000 | [101081011](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081011/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [7625 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7625-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 750 ft NW | 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/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [7601 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7601-s-drexel-ave/) | 580 ft N | 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/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [7655 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7655-s-ingleside-ave/) | 330 ft E | 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), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | [7741 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7741-s-dobson-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 40'-0' ' (length). Location: south side (of fence) going towards back. | $500 | [B200478387](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478387/) |

## 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:

- [7601 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7601-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026
- [7414 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7414-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026
- [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
- [7411 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7411-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025
- [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

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-10 17:06 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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Map, the one permit at this address and 9 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7657-s-drexel-ave/