# Building permits at 7957 S Ada St, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Mar 30: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 26 more permits (25 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 30, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: common areas, hallways and basement. | $15,000 | [B200462557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462557/) | | Dec 2, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing 2-story rear open wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $26,000 | [101076911](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076911/) | | Aug 28, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 600 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 130. Lighting outlets: 60. Specific location: all units. | $74,368 | [B200433533](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200433533/) | | Dec 1, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace rear open wood porch | $10,000 | [100265915](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100265915/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 26 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 14, 2026 | [8029 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8029-s-bishop-st/) | 760 ft SW | Demolition | Emergency demolition of a 1-story residential occupancy building. 1 Residential units. 0 Non-residential units. Location on lot: front. (Ordinary demolition.) | $21,500 | [B200509706](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509706/) | | Oct 8, 2026 | [1415 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1415-w-79th-st/) | 800 ft NW | Other | For permit b200439965: additional other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200514864](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514864/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [7924 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7924-s-racine-ave/) | 970 ft E | 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/) | 700 ft NE | 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/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [8036 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8036-s-ada-st/) | 460 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.55 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $21,245 | [B200480955](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480955/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [8036 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8036-s-ada-st/) | 460 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 225 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, meter. | $1,500 | [B200480958](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480958/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [7918 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7918-s-throop-st/) | 470 ft NE | 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 13, 2026 | [7920 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7920-s-elizabeth-st/) | 680 ft NE | 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 2, 2026 | [7917 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7917-s-throop-st/) | 510 ft NE | 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/) | 510 ft NE | 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/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [8009 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8009-s-elizabeth-st/) | 680 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: 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 25, 2026 | [8034 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8034-s-loomis-blvd/) | 590 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 13'-0' ' (length). Location: both sides of the property. | $2,640 | [B200476406](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476406/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [7917 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7917-s-elizabeth-st/) | 780 ft NE | 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/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [1415 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1415-w-79th-st/) | 800 ft NW | Other | For permit 101061009: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200465557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465557/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1257 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1257-w-79th-st/) | 660 ft NE | 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 27, 2026 | [8012 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8012-s-elizabeth-st/) | 620 ft E | 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 15, 2026 | [8044 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8044-s-ada-st/) | 540 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 19 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 19. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: gang meters. | $1,500 | [B200470467](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470467/) | | May 4, 2026 | [7916 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7916-s-elizabeth-st/) | 700 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations in an existing 2 story SFR, per plans. | $120,000 | [101080175](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080175/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 15, 2026 | [7820 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7820-s-ada-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.05 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $26,765 | [B200515734](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515734/) | | Oct 13, 2026 | [7820 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7820-s-ada-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, meter, exterior. | $4,500 | [B200515738](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515738/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [8135 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8135-s-elizabeth-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.95 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $31,505 | [B200511872](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511872/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [8046 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8046-s-laflin-st/) | 0.23 mi 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: 0.045 kw. Location: installation of roof mount solar panels w/ battery. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $12,198 | [B200511013](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511013/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [7817 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7817-s-loomis-blvd/) | 0.21 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 17.55 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $43,345 | [B200507144](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507144/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [7817 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7817-s-loomis-blvd/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter. | $1,500 | [B200507147](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507147/) | | May 13, 2026 | [8136 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8136-s-loomis-blvd/) | 0.22 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 40'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $5,000 | [B200470505](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470505/) | | May 5, 2026 | [8044 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8044-s-laflin-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $7,000 | [B200467303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467303/) | ## 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 Ada St with permits, nearest house number first: - [8005 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8005-s-ada-st/): newest permit Nov 18, 2024 - [8036 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8036-s-ada-st/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026 - [8044 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8044-s-ada-st/): newest permit May 15, 2026 - [7835 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7835-s-ada-st/): newest permit Nov 14, 2025 - [7831 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7831-s-ada-st/): newest permit Jun 20, 2025 - [7820 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7820-s-ada-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2026 - [7818 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7818-s-ada-st/): newest permit May 20, 2025 - [8105 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8105-s-ada-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025 - [8136 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8136-s-ada-st/): newest permit Apr 21, 2025 - [8151 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8151-s-ada-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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