# Building permits at 7747 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Feb 10: Interior remodel to existing 2-story single-family residence with basement and attic. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits (7 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 580 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 10, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior remodel to existing 2-story single-family residence with basement and attic. Work includes removal and replacement of finishes, interior wall modifications, new drywall, replacement of fixtures, and new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations as indicated on plans. | $97,000 | [101071481](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071481/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 8 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 18, 2026 | [7845 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7845-s-union-ave/) | 630 ft S | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 11; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: entire house. | $7,500 | [B200481861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481861/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [7839 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7839-s-union-ave/) | 580 ft S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: erect new 2 story single family dwelling w/bsmt. Plans include new mech, elec, plumbing with new iron fence and landscaping.group r5 type v construction | $200,000 | [101069714](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069714/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [7942 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7942-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: mmu and meter relocation. | $12,000 | [B200512914](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512914/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [7746 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7746-s-normal-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: apartment. | $2,000 | [B200512877](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512877/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [7930 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7930-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Other | For permit 101061779: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511622](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511622/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [7930 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7930-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Other | For permit 101069345: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511621/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [7942 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7942-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall or principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $17,554 | [B200507401](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507401/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [7712 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7712-s-normal-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $7,600 | [B200477237](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477237/) | ## 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 Union Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [7658 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7658-s-union-ave/): newest permit Feb 6, 2025 - [7839 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7839-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026 - [7845 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7845-s-union-ave/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026 - [7631 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7631-s-union-ave/): newest permit Nov 12, 2024 - [7604 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7604-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026 - [7921 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7921-s-union-ave/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025 - [7547 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7547-s-union-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026 - [7531 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7531-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 5, 2025 - [8016 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8016-s-union-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025 - [8024 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8024-s-union-ave/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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