# Building permits at 7947 S Sangamon St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $400,000 alteration or repair at 839 W 79th St, permitted Jun 24.

One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 13: Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $50,000 | [B200515191](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515191/) |

## 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), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [8009 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8009-s-green-st/) | 710 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 15 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: new electrical 200amp service. | $10,000 | [B200515959](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515959/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [8019 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8019-s-morgan-st/) | 490 ft SW | 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/) | 490 ft SW | 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/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [8009 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8009-s-green-st/) | 710 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roof work. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019437. | $5,725 | [B200514914](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514914/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [7941 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7941-s-peoria-st/) | 340 ft 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 | [7844 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7844-s-peoria-st/) | 740 ft N | 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/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [8052 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8052-s-green-st/) | 920 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $12,000 | [B200508127](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508127/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [7926 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7926-s-peoria-st/) | 330 ft NE | 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/) | 430 ft NE | 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/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [839 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/839-w-79th-st/) | 720 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 14550 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south, east, west facades. | $400,000 | [B200474484](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474484/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [7915 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7915-s-peoria-st/) | 480 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 63 SQ. FT. Location: front open porch lintels. | $12,000 | [B200474443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474443/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [8143 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8143-s-sangamon-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. Repair existing rear open wood porch as per plans. | $8,500 | [101088234](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088234/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [7836 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7836-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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 6, 2026 | [8123 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8123-s-morgan-st/) | 0.21 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/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [8129 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8129-s-green-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - exterior rehabilitation and internal renovations to convert existing 2 story/2 unit building w/basement to 3 units (per ADU ordinance), per plans. | $42,000 | [101079377](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079377/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [8100 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8100-s-halsted-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 3597 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104015963. | $14,400 | [B200472442](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472442/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [7831 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7831-s-aberdeen-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | 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/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on S Sangamon St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [7813 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7813-s-sangamon-st/): newest permit Mar 7, 2025
- [8143 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8143-s-sangamon-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026
- [7724 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7724-s-sangamon-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026
- [7704 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7704-s-sangamon-st/): newest permit May 30, 2025
- [7655 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7655-s-sangamon-st/): newest permit Apr 6, 2026
- [8241 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8241-s-sangamon-st/): newest permit Nov 12, 2024
- [7628 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7628-s-sangamon-st/): newest permit Jan 23, 2026
- [7625 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7625-s-sangamon-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026
- [7617 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7617-s-sangamon-st/): newest permit May 27, 2025
- [8341 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8341-s-sangamon-st/): newest permit Feb 6, 2025

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Map, the one permit at this address and 17 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7947-s-sangamon-st/