# Building permits at 7900 S Drexel 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. 19 permits on record here. The newest, Mar 7, 2025: Sc 2019 CBRC: install drywall at basement ceiling. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 22 more permits (21 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: install drywall at basement ceiling. (OCC. GRP. R-2; Const. Type iiia) | $20,000 | [101065864](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065864/) | | Oct 10, 2023 | Other | Change of contractor permit number 100975867 | Not listed | [B101034645](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101034645/) | | Jun 14, 2023 | Electrical | Repair code violations. | $700 | [B101020622](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101020622/) | | Nov 21, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Update electrical riser diagram to reflect installed condition. | $50,000 | [100997078](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100997078/) | | Sep 23, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - removal of bowed existing 2nd floor exterior masonry bearing walls and replacement with stud wall and brick veneer as per plans certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $20,000 | [100954535](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100954535/) | | Jul 14, 2022 | Sign | New electrical service, power distribution and lighting, emergency lighting, exit signage to ground floor 8 retail spaces and upper floor 6 residential units. | $300,000 | [100975867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100975867/) | | Jan 27, 2022 | Electrical | Electrical only permit upgrade 400 amp service and disconnects and conduit and wiring | $2,000 | [B100954644](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100954644/) | | Oct 18, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Install 5/8" drywall on basement ceiling and 1st floor ceiling. | $10,000 | [100944645](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100944645/) | | Aug 10, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Revision to 100934648 for alternative code approval need to do number of repairs on existing pipes, all above ground to use pvc instead of cast iron and copper. | $10,000 | [100934997](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100934997/) | | Aug 9, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Repair water leaks | Not listed | [100934648](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100934648/) | | Jul 21, 2021 | Other | Replace listed electrical contractor on existing permit # 100901139 | Not listed | [B100932136](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100932136/) | | Jul 5, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Masonary lintels repair(6'). | $10,000 | [100929698](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100929698/) | | Dec 2, 2020 | Electrical | Electrical only permit update electrical service to 800 amps with 15 meters for 6 apartments, 8 stores and public. Correct all electrical violations writtn by inspection. | $12,000 | [B100901139](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100901139/) | | Feb 28, 2020 | Electrical | Fix all electrical violations written by city inspector. Missing cover plates, replace rusted conduits, support conduits, light fixtures. | $3,000 | [B100864853](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100864853/) | | Feb 7, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Replace back open wood stairs | $4,000 | [100669752](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100669752/) | | Dec 8, 2016 | Electrical | Correct minor cold violations listed. | $500 | [B100682805](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100682805/) | | Jul 16, 2013 | Fence, wall or deck | Repairs to porch to address violations. | $1,200 | [100500026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100500026/) | | May 17, 2012 | Sign | None illuminated awning around corner business front | $300 | [100352183](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100352183/) | | Apr 28, 2009 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm | $109 | [B100288706](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100288706/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 22 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [917 E 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/917-e-78th-st/) | 700 ft N | 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 30, 2026 | [8007 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8007-s-maryland-ave/) | 770 ft S | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $49,900 | [B101085891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085891/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [8007 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8007-s-maryland-ave/) | 770 ft S | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $49,900 | [101085891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085891/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [7740 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7740-s-ingleside-ave/) | 980 ft N | 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/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [804 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/804-e-79th-st/) | 570 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8. Lighting outlets: 8. Specific location: retail space. | $5,000 | [B200509974](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509974/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [935 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/935-e-79th-st/) | 410 ft E | 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 | [935 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/935-e-79th-st/) | 410 ft E | 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 22, 2026 | [8000 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8000-s-maryland-ave/) | 740 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement and public area. | $7,500 | [B200478721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478721/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [740 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-e-79th-st/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north, south, east, west exterior brick walls. | $9,000 | [B200474865](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474865/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [7943 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7943-s-drexel-ave/) | 440 ft S | 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/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [7740 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7740-s-ingleside-ave/) | 980 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation for 3 classrooms and locker rooms. | $1,200,000 | [101081011](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081011/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [8007 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8007-s-ingleside-ave/) | 840 ft SE | 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/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [8015 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8015-s-drexel-ave/) | 820 ft S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 20 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 6 residential unit(s), 0 | $16,000 | [B200471122](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471122/) | | May 14, 2026 | [8017 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8017-s-ingleside-ave/) | 930 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north and west elevation. | $3,200 | [B200470635](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470635/) | | May 6, 2026 | [808 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/808-e-79th-st/) | 530 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: store interior. | $150 | [B200469357](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469357/) | | May 5, 2026 | [7945 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7945-s-drexel-ave/) | 460 ft S | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 1, 2026 | [8008 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8008-s-dobson-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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 26, 2026 | [7835 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7835-s-dobson-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | 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/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [8022 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8022-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: garage. | $100 | [B200507292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507292/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [701 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/701-e-79th-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior 2 story. | $24,000 | [B200472485](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472485/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [701 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/701-e-79th-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018300. | $25,000 | [B200471998](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471998/) | | May 19, 2026 | [8032 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8032-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building facade, tuckpointing. | $10,000 | [B200469550](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469550/) | ## 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 Drexel Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [7901 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7901-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024 - [7943 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7943-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit May 7, 2025 - [7945 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7945-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit May 5, 2026 - [7947 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7947-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Dec 23, 2025 - [8015 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8015-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026 - [8038 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8038-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025 - [8118 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8118-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Oct 8, 2024 - [7657 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7657-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Feb 23, 2026 - [8145 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8145-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Dec 12, 2024 - [7601 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7601-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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