# Building permits at 7859 S State St, Chicago, IL 16 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 16: Self certification 2019 CBC. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 6 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self certification 2019 CBC. Exterior and interior remodel of existing commercial building as per plans. | $150,000 | [101086716](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086716/) | | May 20, 2016 | Plumbing | Plumbing repair work. Replace water supply lines.per violations. | $3,400 | [100651206](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100651206/) | | Jan 6, 2016 | Electrical | Electrical violation nov # 515fo444257 removing old ceiling fixtures and placing new fixtures accordingly | $1,800 | [B100629941](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100629941/) | | Jun 23, 2015 | Sign | Led illuminated canopy sign on south elevation with 16 SQ FT of text. | $1,500 | [100595827](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100595827/) | | Jun 23, 2015 | Sign | Led illuminated canopy sign on east elevation with 16 SQ FT of text. | $1,500 | [100595823](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100595823/) | | Jun 22, 2015 | Sign | Led illuminated pylon face replacement | $5,000 | [100595830](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100595830/) | | Dec 1, 2010 | Electrical | Remove and replace 3 gas dispensers using existing circuits. | $2,100 | [B100374609](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100374609/) | | Aug 6, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Replace storefront with same size and location. Replace drop ceiling tiles as needed. No electrical. Replace floor tiles. All work same as existing. Subject to field inspections | $9,500 | [100304808](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100304808/) | | Aug 25, 2008 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm | $370 | [B100254160](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100254160/) | | Aug 8, 2007 | Sign | Front of store. | $1,600 | [100176731](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100176731/) | | Aug 8, 2007 | Sign | Front of store. | $1,600 | [100176729](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100176729/) | | Aug 6, 2007 | Sign | Front of store. | $1,600 | [100176734](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100176734/) | | Aug 6, 2007 | Sign | Front of store on parking lot. | $3,100 | [100176723](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100176723/) | | May 15, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to an existing commercial space: convert to a new restaurant. Conditional permit subject to field inspection. | $90,000 | [100097248](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100097248/) | | Feb 21, 2006 | Sign | South east corner of property 386795 | Not listed | [100097066](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100097066/) | | Feb 21, 2006 | Sign | South east corner of property 386794 | Not listed | [100097064](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100097064/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 6 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 8, 2026 | [7919 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7919-s-wabash-ave/) | 490 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and finishes (no floor plan alterations) (no electrical work, no plumbing work or no mechanical work under this permiit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor only. | $500 | [B200508211](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508211/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | [56 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/56-w-77th-pl/) | 0.23 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 78'-0' ' (length). Location: left side yard. | $3,000 | [B200509679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509679/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [7959 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7959-s-la-salle-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,000 | [B200481436](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481436/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [7931 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7931-s-la-salle-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1672 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: complete roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018211. | $48,453 | [B200477065](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477065/) | | May 26, 2026 | [7928 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7928-s-indiana-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: repair exterior masonry walls. | $12,000 | [B200469769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469769/) | | May 13, 2026 | [8021 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-perry-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 133'-4' ' (length). Vinyl/pvc fence - 3'-0' ' (height) x 20'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $8,000 | [B200470266](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470266/) | ## 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 State St with permits, nearest house number first: - [7801 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7801-s-state-st/): newest permit Apr 30, 2025 - [7433 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7433-s-state-st/): newest permit Jul 3, 2026 - [7401 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7401-s-state-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025 - [8541 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8541-s-state-st/): newest permit Aug 8, 2025 - [7105 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7105-s-state-st/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026 - [6905 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6905-s-state-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026 - [8831 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8831-s-state-st/): newest permit Dec 5, 2024 - [8837 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8837-s-state-st/): newest permit May 19, 2025 - [6849 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6849-s-state-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2025 - [8901 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8901-s-state-st/): newest permit Jan 28, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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