# Building permits at 808 E 79th St, Chicago, IL

Three permits on record here. The newest, May 6: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2 . Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: store interior. | $150 | [B200469357](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469357/) |
| Jun 18, 2014 | Plumbing | Repair the plumbing per violations,add floor drain with proper vent in harold chicken only. No other work for this permit. | $1,000 | [100546199](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100546199/) |
| Sep 30, 2013 | Electrical | Correct exposed wiring | $500 | [B100511094](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100511094/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

20 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | [804 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/804-e-79th-st/) | 45 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8 . Lighting outlets: 8. Specific location: retail space. | $5,000 | [B200509974](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509974/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [8007 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8007-s-maryland-ave/) | 850 ft S | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $49,900 | [101085891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085891/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [935 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/935-e-79th-st/) | 940 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8 . Lighting outlets: 6. Specific location: grocery store inside and outside rear. | $4,000 | [B200508133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508133/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [8022 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8022-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 980 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2 . Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: garage. | $100 | [B200507292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507292/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [935 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/935-e-79th-st/) | 940 ft E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 4 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), bathroom. | $5,000 | [B200506910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506910/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [8000 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8000-s-maryland-ave/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0 . Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement and public area. | $7,500 | [B200478721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478721/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [740 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-e-79th-st/) | 330 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north, south, east, west exterior brick walls. | $9,000 | [B200474865](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474865/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [7943 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7943-s-drexel-ave/) | 790 ft SE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101068170 must begin work and or request inpsections no later than october 2026 on permit no 101068170 | Not listed | [101085771](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085771/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [701 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/701-e-79th-st/) | 760 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior 2 story. | $24,000 | [B200472485](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472485/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [701 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/701-e-79th-st/) | 760 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018300. | $25,000 | [B200471998](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471998/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [7945 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7945-s-drexel-ave/) | 810 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade, rear brick wall. | $10,000 | [B200468772](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468772/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [7740 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7740-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 175 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 6. Location: all elevations. | $85,000 | [B200509936](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509936/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [615 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/615-e-79th-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Gas piping extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 rooftop packaged unit(both units are year 2006 rheem model # rkka-a060ck13e gas heat 135k btu located on rooftop) . Electrical work under this permit = no . Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 2 non-residential unit(s), 1 | $30,000 | [B200474493](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474493/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [7823 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7823-s-champlain-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 10.35 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $24,665 | [B200477690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477690/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [8001 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8001-s-champlain-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replacement of existing 3-story rear enclosed porch with new open wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $29,900 | [101085563](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085563/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [7914 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7914-s-champlain-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20 . Lighting outlets: 8. Specific location: 2nd floor. | $100 | [B200476428](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476428/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [7740 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7740-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation for 3 classrooms and locker rooms. | $1,200,000 | [101081011](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081011/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [8007 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8007-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC existing 2-story, 2-unit brick bldg w/basement. Complete interior remodel, exterior work for new windows and new roof structure per plans | $135,000 | [101080008](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080008/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [8015 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8015-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 20 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 6 residential unit(s), 0  | $16,000 | [B200471122](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471122/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [8017 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8017-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north and west elevation. | $3,200 | [B200470635](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470635/) |

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