# Building permits at 7938 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Jul 31, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 31, 2025 | 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. | $5,000 | [B200436167](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200436167/) | | Jul 31, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.74 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: exterior wall. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $10,906 | [B200436164](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200436164/) | | Mar 30, 2021 | Electrical | New garage.(electrical has to be done on line). | $17,133 | [100915254](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100915254/) | | Apr 21, 2015 | Electrical | Replace defective service cable install a 100 amp service in conduit complete with with a 30 circuit panel connect existing circuits | $500 | [B100591277](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100591277/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 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 | [2649 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2649-e-79th-st/) | 690 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 84 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: electrical service replacement. | $15,000 | [B200511813](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511813/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [7827 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7827-s-colfax-ave/) | 790 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 160 square feet. | $9,500 | [B200511867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511867/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7919 S Essex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7919-s-essex-ave/) | 620 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof covering replacent. IL Roofing contractor license: 104005608. | $15,000 | [B200507578](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507578/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7918 S Essex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7918-s-essex-ave/) | 700 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 450 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 8, MAX. Length 6. Location: masonry repairs, tuckpointing, repl lintels up 6ft. | $12,500 | [B200507577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507577/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [2633 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2633-e-79th-st/) | 540 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc 1- story commercial bldg interior alterations for new tutoring center as per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $68,000 | [101079687](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079687/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [2447 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2447-e-79th-st/) | 860 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: interior renovations for an existing 3 story, 8 unit mixed-use building. No change to demising walls or common areas. New mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. Exterior work includes repair of existing wood porch & stairs to make it code compliant (occ group R-2, const. Type iiia) | $200,000 | [101077303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077303/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [7919 S Essex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7919-s-essex-ave/) | 620 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Emergency removal of dilapidated 3-story porch at rear. Locations: 6 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, remove 3 story frame rear porch per inspection. | $5,000 | [B200478733](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478733/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [2626 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2626-e-79th-st/) | 570 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall at walls and ceiling, no plumbing, electrical or structural repairs included. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), ceiling wall. | $8,400 | [B200465800](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465800/) | | May 26, 2026 | [7900 S Essex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7900-s-essex-ave/) | 770 ft NW | Other | For permit b200005918: replacement plumbing contractor. Additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200471333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471333/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [7821 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7821-s-phillips-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 7, MAX. Length 8. Location: front elevation lintels. | $28,427 | [B200507873](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507873/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [2425 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2425-e-79th-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(york-jci unit, model # zt150n24r2b6lca1a2) 1 rooftop packaged unit(york m#kt120n24r2bflca1a1) 1 rooftop packaged unit(york m# pg3e60l10s31). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential un | $27,095 | [B200512817](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512817/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [8109 S Marquette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8109-s-marquette-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 7.2 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $18,680 | [B200507007](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507007/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [8109 S Marquette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8109-s-marquette-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior, service feeder. | $6,500 | [B200507010](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507010/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [8021 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-phillips-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: south side of building). | $3,500 | [B200479016](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479016/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [2643 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2643-e-81st-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, backyard, 1st floor, 2nd floor. | $9,000 | [B200477121](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477121/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [2643 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2643-e-81st-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $5,000 | [B200477097](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477097/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [8021 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-phillips-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: New 3 car masonry detached garage (occupancy group r5; type IIIA construction) | $30,000 | [101071027](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071027/) | ## 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 Colfax Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [7955 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7955-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Aug 5, 2025 - [7957 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7957-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Jan 14, 2025 - [8018 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8018-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025 - [8021 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Feb 7, 2025 - [8026 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8026-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Dec 13, 2024 - [7827 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7827-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026 - [7800 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7800-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Feb 25, 2026 - [8104 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8104-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Jun 5, 2025 - [8113 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8113-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025 - [8117 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8117-s-colfax-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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