# Building permits at 7835 S Dobson 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, Aug 26: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 450 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 450 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: correct masonary violations includ garage tuckp. | $12,500 | [B200508868](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508868/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [917 E 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/917-e-78th-st/) | 900 ft W | 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 21, 2026 | [7920 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7920-s-greenwood-ave/) | 580 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior and exterior remodeling of an existing one-story commercial building. Scope includes installation of new exterior storefront system and minor interior alterations, including painting and limited upgrades to existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. No chang | $500,000 | [101082560](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082560/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [7740 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7740-s-ingleside-ave/) | 960 ft NW | 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/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [935 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/935-e-79th-st/) | 730 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8. Lighting outlets: 6. Specific location: grocery store inside and outside rear. | $4,000 | [B200508133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508133/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [7918 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7918-s-greenwood-ave/) | 560 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, 1st, and 2nd.. | $5,000 | [B200506967](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506967/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [935 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/935-e-79th-st/) | 730 ft SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 4 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), bathroom. | $5,000 | [B200506910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506910/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [7741 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7741-s-dobson-ave/) | 600 ft N | 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/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [7740 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7740-s-ingleside-ave/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation for 3 classrooms and locker rooms. | $1,200,000 | [101081011](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081011/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [7736 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7736-s-greenwood-ave/) | 690 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $23,000 | [B200471065](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471065/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | [8008 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8008-s-dobson-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Demolition | Scope: wreck and remove detached brick garage (no replacement). Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, wreck and remove detached brick garage at rear. | $7,300 | [B200507026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507026/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [7911 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7911-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: exterior wall, service feeder. | $5,000 | [B200481762](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481762/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [7943 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7943-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101068170 must begin work and or request inpsections no later than october 2026 on permit no 101068170 | Not listed | [101085771](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085771/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1200 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-e-79th-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: minor interior renovations of existing general restaurant to establish a rooftop patio. Add new prep area, new bar and new stairs from first floor to rooftop deck for restaurant use (occupancy group A-2. Type IIIA construction)*certifed plan corrections* | $65,000 | [101065340](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065340/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [8007 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8007-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC existing 2-story, 2-unit brick bldg w/basement. Complete interior remodel, exterior work for new windows and new roof structure per plans | $135,000 | [101080008](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080008/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [8013 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8013-s-dobson-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $20,000 | [B200470607](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470607/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [7945 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7945-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade, rear brick wall. | $10,000 | [B200468772](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468772/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on S Dobson Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [7741 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7741-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026
- [7949 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7949-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025
- [8008 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8008-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026
- [8013 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8013-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2026
- [8035 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8035-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit May 13, 2026
- [8106 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8106-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit Apr 3, 2025
- [8121 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8121-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit Apr 8, 2025
- [7534 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7534-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026
- [8212 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8212-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026
- [7220 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7220-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit Apr 22, 2025

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Map, the one permit at this address and 16 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7835-s-dobson-ave/