# Building permits at 7940 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 11 permits on record here. The newest, Apr 16: Install 2 furnaces and 2 air conditioning units to an existing 2 story brick building withbasement as 2. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 16, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019, CBRC: install 2 furnaces and 2 air conditioning units to an existing 2 story brick building withbasement as 2 dwelling units. All work to be done per plans. Electrical work under permit#b200408799. No plumbing work involved. (Construction class IIIA, occupancy r-5). | $18,000 | [101080161](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080161/) | | Apr 14, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 20 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 50. Lighting outlets: 50. Specific location: basement, 1st, and 2nd floor. | $18,000 | [B200466169](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466169/) | | Jan 9, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to include replacement of drywall and green board throughout 1st residential unit and open basement, no floor plan alterations, no structural work. Plumbing and electrical permitted separately. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), base | $40,000 | [B200454353](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200454353/) | | Dec 16, 2025 | Other | For permit b200408931: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200454133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200454133/) | | May 9, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019, CBRC: install 2 furnaces and 2 air conditioning units to an existing 2 story brick building withbasement as 2 dwelling units. All work to be done per plans. Install related 5/8" dry-walling as needed. Electrical work under permit#b200408799. (Construction class IIIA, occupancy r-5). | $18,000 | [101064340](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064340/) | | Jan 17, 2025 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 6 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement, 1st floor & 2nd floor. | $15,000 | [B200408931](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200408931/) | | Jan 6, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 40. Lighting outlets: 40. Specific location: basement, 1st, and 2nd floor. | $20,000 | [B200408799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200408799/) | | Jan 31, 2020 | Alteration or repair | 1St and 2nd floor remove and replace drywall, flooring, & doors. | $2,500 | [100860775](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100860775/) | | Dec 26, 2019 | Other | Change of contractor for final inspection | Not listed | [B100856306](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100856306/) | | Jul 6, 2016 | Electrical | Replace unapproved bx cable with emt (conduit) re wire, no other work. | $100 | [B100658601](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100658601/) | | Apr 20, 2016 | Electrical | Replace rusted clamps, ad on supplemental ground, and 3 electrical panels,also ad on proper ground to water meter. No other work | $100 | [B100645820](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100645820/) | ## 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), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [8019 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8019-s-morgan-st/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and plumbing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor kitchen and bathroom | $100 | [B200508567](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508567/) | | Oct 8, 2026 | [8019 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8019-s-morgan-st/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and plumbing.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor kitchen and bathroom | $100 | [B200508565](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508565/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [7836 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7836-s-carpenter-st/) | 710 ft N | Other | For permit 101061929: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200510749](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510749/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [8019 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8019-s-may-st/) | 730 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Self cert CBC 2019: interior alterations to existing 1 story SFR w/ basement/ new wood deck in rear/ new frame garage/ iii-a construction | $200,000 | [101085389](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085389/) | | May 1, 2026 | [7831 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7831-s-aberdeen-st/) | 810 ft N | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 9; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: first floor. | $5,000 | [B200462841](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462841/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [7941 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7941-s-peoria-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Other | This is the final reinstatement of permit#100852123 inspections must be scheduled by march 2027 on permit no 100852123. | Not listed | [101089410](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089410/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [7800 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7800-s-aberdeen-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Self certification: residential masonry / lintels repairs & work. Tuck-pointing throughout. All work per plans / to address violations at an existing 3 story w/bsmt. Masonry resid.bldg. @ 7800 S Aberdeen st., chicago. | $57,000 | [101087216](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087216/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [7844 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7844-s-peoria-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: front building - convert 2 d.u. To 3 d.u. By adding unit in the basement under ADU ordinance, interior remodeling and alterations to an existing 2 story masonry residential building with basement as per plans (4 d.u. Total on the property) certified plans corrections: conditional permi | $85,000 | [101085003](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085003/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [7924 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7924-s-racine-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Other | Permit expires on 11/03/2026 erection starts: 9/11/2026, erection ends: 9/12/2026. Self cert cbc2019 - 2026 79th st renaissance festival stage on sept 12, 2026. Set-up sept 11 and takedown sept 12. 1 - 44X30 mobile stage with wings. Gagdc with bright lights productions inc. | $4,000 | [101088094](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088094/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [7926 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7926-s-peoria-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace existing rear enclosed porch with open woodporch same size & location & deconvert basement unit | $15,000 | [101080224](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080224/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [7914 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7914-s-peoria-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: alteration - demolish existing open and enclosed wood porch and replace with new open wood porch system, same size and location, as per plans, serving existing 2 story brick & frame residence with basement. 2 Dwelling units in building, 2 dwelling units affected by work. Accessory str | $9,500 | [101085896](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085896/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [8123 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8123-s-morgan-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3202 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house and garage roofs. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019553. | $28,230 | [B200475722](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475722/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [8009 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8009-s-elizabeth-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 10.8 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $32,677 | [B200474693](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474693/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [7915 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7915-s-peoria-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 63 SQ. FT. Location: front open porch lintels. | $12,000 | [B200474443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474443/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [7917 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7917-s-elizabeth-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior alterations and remodeling of an existing 2 story, 2 dwelling units residence with basement. Basement duplexing to 1st floor unit. New rear 2-story porch. | $120,000 | [101078009](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078009/) | | May 5, 2026 | [7813 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7813-s-may-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Interior buildout of an existing 2-story single family masonry residence with buildout of existing basement | $150,000 | [101076093](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076093/) | ## 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 Carpenter St with permits, nearest house number first: - [8037 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8037-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025 - [7836 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7836-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026 - [8048 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8048-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Mar 28, 2025 - [7801 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7801-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025 - [8101 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8101-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Dec 6, 2024 - [7749 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7749-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2025 - [7745 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7745-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Oct 16, 2024 - [7705 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7705-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026 - [7701 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7701-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026 - [8215 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8215-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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