# Building permits at 7947 S May St, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Aug 15, 2025: Interior alterations and remodeling to an existing 1 story brick single family house with attic and basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits (17 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 15, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations and remodeling to an existing 1 story brick single family house with attic and basement as per plans. Certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $95,000 | [101070248](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070248/) | | Mar 21, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Spr2019, CBRC: interior remodeling to an existing 1 1/2 story brick building with basement as single-family residence including electrical, plumbing & mechanical work per plans. (Construction type IIIA, occupancy r5).conditional permit subject to field inspections | $60,000 | [100996359](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100996359/) | | Mar 9, 2022 | Electrical | Upgrade electric service. Install new 30 circuit panel. Auxiliary and cold water ground. Pipe and wire through out. | $3,000 | [B100961710](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100961710/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 18 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | [7836 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7836-s-carpenter-st/) | 960 ft NE | 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/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [7924 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7924-s-racine-ave/) | 470 ft NW | 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/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7916 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7916-s-elizabeth-st/) | 790 ft W | Other | For permit 101080175: additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200480609](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480609/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [8019 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8019-s-may-st/) | 370 ft S | 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/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [7920 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7920-s-elizabeth-st/) | 780 ft W | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 50sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: exterior porch. Brick bannisters, lintels, steps. | $35,000 | [B200472539](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472539/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [8009 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8009-s-elizabeth-st/) | 710 ft SW | 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 8, 2026 | [7917 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7917-s-elizabeth-st/) | 730 ft NW | 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 27, 2026 | [8012 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8012-s-elizabeth-st/) | 800 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 18, MAX. Length 6. Parapet rebuilding: 150 SQ. FT. Location: masonry repairs. | $30,000 | [B200469329](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469329/) | | May 4, 2026 | [7916 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7916-s-elizabeth-st/) | 790 ft W | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations in an existing 2 story SFR, per plans. | $120,000 | [101080175](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080175/) | | May 1, 2026 | [7831 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7831-s-aberdeen-st/) | 890 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), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [8019 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8019-s-morgan-st/) | 0.20 mi E | 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/) | 0.20 mi E | 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 29, 2026 | [7800 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7800-s-aberdeen-st/) | 0.22 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/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [7918 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7918-s-throop-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr -2019 CBC -remove and replace existing rear enclosed wood porch at existing 2 story brick building (occupancy class R-5, construction type iiia) | $35,000 | [101085603](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085603/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [7917 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7917-s-throop-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall in living room and dining room. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor unit | $100 | [B200475632](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475632/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [7917 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7917-s-throop-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall in living room and dining room. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor unit | $100 | [B200475598](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475598/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1257 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1257-w-79th-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 6000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: reroof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01888. | $24,000 | [B200472555](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472555/) | | May 5, 2026 | [7813 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7813-s-may-st/) | 0.19 mi N | 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 May St with permits, nearest house number first: - [7941 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7941-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 6, 2024 - [7915 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7915-s-may-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [8009 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8009-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025 - [8014 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8014-s-may-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025 - [8019 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8019-s-may-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026 - [8046 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8046-s-may-st/): newest permit Mar 4, 2026 - [7842 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7842-s-may-st/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026 - [7827 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7827-s-may-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025 - [7823 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7823-s-may-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025 - [7813 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7813-s-may-st/): newest permit May 5, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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