# Building permits at 7955 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1M alteration or repair at 8105 S Halsted St, permitted May 15. Six permits on record here. The newest, Jul 20: Repair or in-kind replacement of 6 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits (15 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 890 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 20, 2026 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 6 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement. | $1,250 | [B200478773](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478773/) | | Jan 22, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 48 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: both side of the common basement area.. | $3,500 | [B200454664](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200454664/) | | Aug 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Repair existing open wood porches (2) and masonry maintenance repair. | $35,000 | [101070468](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070468/) | | Jun 1, 2021 | Electrical | Electrical only permit correct violations. | $3,000 | [B100924985](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100924985/) | | Mar 1, 2018 | Plumbing | Revision to exsisting permit 100704213 to change GC to j.jireh constructions and change plumber contractor to victory international plumbing | Not listed | [100749687](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100749687/) | | May 8, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Window replacement. Kichens (12) and bathrooms (12) remodel; all work same as existing.no alterations and no structural work and no electrical work. Subject to field inspections. | $75,000 | [100704213](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100704213/) | ## 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), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [702 W 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/702-w-81st-st/) | 740 ft S | Alteration or repair | Complete interior remodel of existing two-unit residence including new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Finish basement to be included with first floor unit. | $120,000 | [101087182](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087182/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [7930 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7930-s-lowe-ave/) | 640 ft NE | Other | For permit 101061779: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511622](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511622/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [7930 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7930-s-lowe-ave/) | 640 ft NE | Other | For permit 101069345: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511621/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [7942 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7942-s-lowe-ave/) | 600 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall or principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $17,554 | [B200507401](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507401/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [8052 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8052-s-green-st/) | 980 ft SW | 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/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7845 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7845-s-union-ave/) | 840 ft N | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 11; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: entire house. | $7,500 | [B200481861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481861/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [7839 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7839-s-union-ave/) | 890 ft N | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: erect new 2 story single family dwelling w/bsmt. Plans include new mech, elec, plumbing with new iron fence and landscaping.group r5 type v construction | $200,000 | [101069714](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069714/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [839 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/839-w-79th-st/) | 960 ft NW | 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/) | | May 29, 2026 | [8100 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8100-s-halsted-st/) | 870 ft SW | 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 15, 2026 | [8105 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8105-s-halsted-st/) | 880 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr - interior & exterior renovations to convert existing 1st floor vacant commercial building to neighborhood market with proposed rear 2nd floor addition to establish office/workforce training zoning use group B occupancy, south side vesibule addition, metal fence, 7 space parking (includes 1 ADA | $1,000,000 | [101065874](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065874/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 5, 2026 | [7936 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7936-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Other | For permit 100996813: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473588](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473588/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [7926 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7926-s-peoria-st/) | 0.21 mi W | 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/) | 0.22 mi W | 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 | [7915 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7915-s-peoria-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 63 SQ. FT. Location: front open porch lintels. | $12,000 | [B200474443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474443/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [7936 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7936-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Other | Reinstate permit no 100996813, must begin work and or request inspections no later than october 2026 on permit no 1000996813, must process administrative change to update all contractors on permit. | Not listed | [101084203](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084203/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [8129 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8129-s-green-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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/) | ## 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 Emerald Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [7844 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7844-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit May 6, 2025 - [8134 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8134-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Feb 10, 2025 - [7741 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7741-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026 - [7720 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7720-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025 - [8231 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8231-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026 - [7549 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7549-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025 - [7547 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7547-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026 - [7535 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7535-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Mar 6, 2025 - [7524 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7524-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 19, 2026 - [7416 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7416-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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