# Building permits at 7818 S Ada St, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, May 20, 2025: Construct a new 2 story open wood frame porch on the west elevation of a 2 story masonry residential building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 27 more permits (26 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 690 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 20, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Construct a new 2 story open wood frame porch on the west elevation of a 2 story masonry residential building | $5,000 | [101062961](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101062961/) | | Jun 7, 2010 | Electrical | Low voltage alarm | $101 | [B100347718](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100347718/) | | Aug 14, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Replace rear porch in kind same size same location as per plans. | $13,000 | [100121340](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100121340/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 27 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 13, 2026 | [7820 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7820-s-ada-st/) | 20 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, meter, exterior. | $4,500 | [B200515738](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515738/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [1415 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1415-w-79th-st/) | 760 ft SW | Other | For permit b200439965: additional other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200514864](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514864/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [7801 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7801-s-throop-st/) | 560 ft E | 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 17, 2026 | [7754 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7754-s-throop-st/) | 530 ft NE | 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/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [7817 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7817-s-loomis-blvd/) | 360 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 17.55 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $43,345 | [B200507144](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507144/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7916 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7916-s-elizabeth-st/) | 870 ft SE | 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 17, 2026 | [7817 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7817-s-loomis-blvd/) | 360 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter. | $1,500 | [B200507147](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507147/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [7739 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7739-s-throop-st/) | 690 ft NE | 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 24, 2026 | [1368 W 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1368-w-78th-st/) | 360 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $16,950 | [B200479928](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479928/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [7743 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7743-s-ada-st/) | 420 ft N | 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 15, 2026 | [7918 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7918-s-throop-st/) | 700 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr -2019 CBC -remove and replace existing rear enclosed wood porch at existing 2 story brick building (occupancy class R-5, construction type iiia) | $35,000 | [101085603](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085603/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [7920 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7920-s-elizabeth-st/) | 900 ft SE | 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/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [7801 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7801-s-throop-st/) | 560 ft E | Other | Reinstate permit#101064809 inspection must be scheduled by january 2027 | Not listed | [101085684](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085684/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [7917 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7917-s-throop-st/) | 740 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall in living room and dining room. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor unit | $100 | [B200475632](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475632/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [7917 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7917-s-throop-st/) | 740 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall in living room and dining room. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor unit | $100 | [B200475598](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475598/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [7733 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7733-s-bishop-st/) | 950 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1900 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: modified bitumen roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018955. | $9,000 | [B200476599](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476599/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [7743 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7743-s-ada-st/) | 420 ft N | 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/) | 900 ft SE | 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 5, 2026 | [1415 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1415-w-79th-st/) | 760 ft SW | Other | For permit 101061009: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200465557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465557/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [7744 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7744-s-loomis-blvd/) | 590 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: back of building/basement. | $1,000 | [B200472867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472867/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1257 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1257-w-79th-st/) | 570 ft SE | 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/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations in an existing 2 story SFR, per plans. | $120,000 | [101080175](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080175/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [7631 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7631-s-ada-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.085 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,615 | [B200514658](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514658/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [7631 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7631-s-ada-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $5,000 | [B200514661](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514661/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [7924 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7924-s-racine-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | 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/) | | May 29, 2026 | [7835 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7835-s-laflin-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019, CBRC: interior remodeling including electrical, plumbing and mechanical work to an existing 1 story brick building with basement as single family residence. All work to be done per plans. (Construction class IIIA, occupancy r-5). | $80,000 | [101080686](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080686/) | | May 5, 2026 | [7813 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7813-s-may-st/) | 0.24 mi E | 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/) | ## 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 Ada St with permits, nearest house number first: - [7820 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7820-s-ada-st/): newest permit Oct 13, 2026 - [7831 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7831-s-ada-st/): newest permit Jun 20, 2025 - [7835 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7835-s-ada-st/): newest permit Nov 14, 2025 - [7743 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7743-s-ada-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026 - [7735 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7735-s-ada-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2025 - [7957 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7957-s-ada-st/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026 - [7631 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7631-s-ada-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026 - [8005 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8005-s-ada-st/): newest permit Nov 18, 2024 - [8036 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8036-s-ada-st/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026 - [8044 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8044-s-ada-st/): newest permit May 15, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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