# Building permits at 7939 S Yates Blvd, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Feb 7, 2025: Roof replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 24 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 7, 2025 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 150 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: reroof of the building. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018619. | $474,841 | [B200413250](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200413250/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 24 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [8050 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8050-s-yates-blvd/) | 810 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 106 square feet. | $9,500 | [B200514495](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514495/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [7816 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7816-s-phillips-ave/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement panel. | $16,000 | [B200513576](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513576/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [7821 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7821-s-phillips-ave/) | 900 ft N | 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 30, 2026 | [2346 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2346-e-79th-st/) | 490 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(trane, ysk102a3s0h000, rooftop) 1 rooftop packaged unit(trane, ysk120a3s0h003, rooftop). Electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof top.. | $50,000 | [B200511249](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511249/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [7822 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7822-s-yates-blvd/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Scope of work: spr 2019 CBC: convert from single family residential to 2 flat by legalizing first level storage into a dwelling unit. Substantial rehab to include new exterior siding. Repair of fire damage. New bath. Basement to include 1 new bath, 1 new kitchen per plans. Rear yard to include 2 par | $50,000 | [101069968](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069968/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [2425 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2425-e-79th-st/) | 450 ft NE | 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/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [7830 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7830-s-yates-blvd/) | 730 ft N | Demolition | Scope: wreck and remove detached brick garage (no replacement). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, garage. | $15,000 | [B200511257](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511257/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [7830 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7830-s-yates-blvd/) | 730 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace 2 story exterior steel & concrete porch with new steel porch with wood decking to existing 2-story multi-family residential building- same size and location (occupancy R-2; type IIIA construction) | $60,000 | [101086728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086728/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7919 S Essex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7919-s-essex-ave/) | 690 ft E | 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/) | 620 ft E | 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 6, 2026 | [8021 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-phillips-ave/) | 610 ft SE | 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/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [7940 S Crandon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7940-s-crandon-ave/) | 750 ft W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior remodel of single family home, replace drywall, upgrade electrical and plumbing. Install new finishes, no structural or floor plan alterations.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement, 1st floor, 2nd floor. | $75,000 | [B200475285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475285/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [2447 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2447-e-79th-st/) | 600 ft NE | 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/) | 690 ft E | 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 5, 2026 | [7821 S Oglesby Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7821-s-oglesby-ave/) | 900 ft N | Other | For permit 100934136: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 100934136. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200472386](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472386/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [8021 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8021-s-phillips-ave/) | 610 ft SE | 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/) | | May 27, 2026 | [7821 S Oglesby Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7821-s-oglesby-ave/) | 900 ft N | Other | Final reinstatement on permit no 100934136 must begin work and or request inspection no later than december 2026 must finalize all inspection by the end of the year.separate admin change require to update contractors | Not listed | [101083993](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083993/) | | May 26, 2026 | [7900 S Essex Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7900-s-essex-ave/) | 700 ft NE | 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), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 15, 2026 | [2548 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2548-e-79th-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 210 SQ. FT. Location: roof masonry parapet walls. | $40,000 | [B200514211](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514211/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [2338 E 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2338-e-78th-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: remove and reinstall solar panel for roof work. | $1,200 | [B200513677](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513677/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [8111 S Oglesby Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8111-s-oglesby-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 17.1 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $37,490 | [B200508182](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508182/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [8111 S Oglesby Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8111-s-oglesby-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, exterior, service feeder,service conductor. | $1,500 | [B200508189](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508189/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [7936 S Luella Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7936-s-luella-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2051 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof - home only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020004. | $39,944 | [B200479868](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479868/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [7757 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7757-s-phillips-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Other | For permit 101072220: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479085](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479085/) | ## 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 Yates Blvd with permits, nearest house number first: - [7930 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7930-s-yates-blvd/): newest permit May 9, 2025 - [8019 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8019-s-yates-blvd/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024 - [8024 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8024-s-yates-blvd/): newest permit Jun 6, 2025 - [7830 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7830-s-yates-blvd/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026 - [8050 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8050-s-yates-blvd/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026 - [7822 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7822-s-yates-blvd/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026 - [7800 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7800-s-yates-blvd/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026 - [8101 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8101-s-yates-blvd/): newest permit Nov 12, 2025 - [7749 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7749-s-yates-blvd/): newest permit Jun 3, 2025 - [7729 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7729-s-yates-blvd/): newest permit Mar 7, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-17 08:40 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one’s own risk. Map, the one permit at this address and 24 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7939-s-yates-blvd/