# Building permits at 7744 S May St, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Jun 6, 2025: Roof replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 690 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 6, 2025 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018224. | $30,000 | [B200429030](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200429030/) | | May 5, 2021 | Alteration or repair | New 2 story rear open wood porch to replace existing. Repair existing damaged drywall and flooring. New doors and trim. All work per architectural plans.2 flat / R-5 | $20,000 | [100920043](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100920043/) | | Jun 5, 2013 | Plumbing | Install kitchen cabinets & countertops, new doors, closet doors & harware. Ceramic tiles in kitchen & bathroom, new vanity cabinet, new windows, new drywall approx. 1,000 SQ. FT., New trim & baseboard, new hot water heaters (2), bathtubs (2), kitchen sinks (20. All work same as existing. | $45,000 | [100493624](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100493624/) | | Apr 26, 2013 | Electrical | Upgrade service pipe 30 outlets on existing circuits add 6 new circuit repipe lights and switches | $2,000 | [B100488038](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100488038/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [7801 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7801-s-throop-st/) | 720 ft W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101064809. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: basement, grade level, sanctuary level | Not listed | [B200510679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510679/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [7800 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7800-s-aberdeen-st/) | 390 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self certification: residential masonry / lintels repairs & work. Tuck-pointing throughout. All work per plans / to address violations at an existing 3 story w/bsmt. Masonry resid.bldg. @ 7800 S Aberdeen st., chicago. | $57,000 | [101087216](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087216/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [7754 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7754-s-throop-st/) | 780 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 200 SQ. FT. Location: north parapet wall. | $10,000 | [B200511918](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511918/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [7836 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7836-s-carpenter-st/) | 880 ft SE | Other | For permit 101061929: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200510749](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510749/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [7729 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7729-s-aberdeen-st/) | 440 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $18,971 | [B200507295](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507295/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [7739 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7739-s-throop-st/) | 690 ft W | New building | Spr 2019 CBC. New one story frame and brick (va construction, R-5 occupancy) single family residence with basement, new front concrete porch with stairs. New detached two car garage. 360 Lf of 6 feet high wood fence. All work as per plans. | $450,000 | [101082675](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082675/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [7801 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7801-s-throop-st/) | 720 ft W | Other | Reinstate permit#101064809 inspection must be scheduled by january 2027 | Not listed | [101085684](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085684/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [7701 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7701-s-carpenter-st/) | 870 ft NE | Solar | Spr 2019 CBC: installation of 15.90 kwdc system using (30) silfab solar PV modules or equivalent with 530 watts of power each on roof of existing 2-story residential. | $73,959 | [101079372](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079372/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [7649 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7649-s-racine-ave/) | 670 ft NW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $24,700 | [B101082344](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101082344/) | | May 5, 2026 | [7813 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7813-s-may-st/) | 340 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior buildout of an existing 2-story single family masonry residence with buildout of existing basement | $150,000 | [101076093](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076093/) | | May 1, 2026 | [7831 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7831-s-aberdeen-st/) | 660 ft SE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 9; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: first floor. | $5,000 | [B200462841](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462841/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 3, 2026 | [7924 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7924-s-racine-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Other | Permit expires on 11/03/2026 erection starts: 9/11/2026, erection ends: 9/12/2026. Self cert cbc2019 - 2026 79th st renaissance festival stage on sept 12, 2026. Set-up sept 11 and takedown sept 12. 1 - 44X30 mobile stage with wings. Gagdc with bright lights productions inc. | $4,000 | [101088094](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088094/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7916 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7916-s-elizabeth-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Other | For permit 101080175: additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200480609](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480609/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7733 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7733-s-morgan-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of 2.5 story + basement brick building multi-unit (2du) resolve city of chicago violations. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing per plans. | $100,880 | [101082636](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082636/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [7743 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7743-s-ada-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Elevator | Installation of (1) one vertical platform wheelchair lift at the front of the home, 750lbs capacity @ 9fpm, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city iif chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $25,530 | [101086291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086291/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [7920 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7920-s-elizabeth-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 50sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: exterior porch. Brick bannisters, lintels, steps. | $35,000 | [B200472539](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472539/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [7743 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7743-s-ada-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | (Pada modifications: construct a wooden deck, stairs and handrails at the front of the house. | $25,530 | [B200476295](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476295/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [7917 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7917-s-elizabeth-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior alterations and remodeling of an existing 2 story, 2 dwelling units residence with basement. Basement duplexing to 1st floor unit. New rear 2-story porch. | $120,000 | [101078009](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078009/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1257 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1257-w-79th-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 6000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: reroof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01888. | $24,000 | [B200472555](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472555/) | | May 4, 2026 | [7916 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7916-s-elizabeth-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations in an existing 2 story SFR, per plans. | $120,000 | [101080175](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080175/) | ## 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 May St with permits, nearest house number first: - [7743 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7743-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 3, 2025 - [7740 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7740-s-may-st/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025 - [7723 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7723-s-may-st/): newest permit Jan 9, 2025 - [7813 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7813-s-may-st/): newest permit May 5, 2026 - [7823 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7823-s-may-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025 - [7827 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7827-s-may-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025 - [7646 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7646-s-may-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025 - [7842 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7842-s-may-st/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026 - [7607 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7607-s-may-st/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026 - [7915 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7915-s-may-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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