# Building permits at 8145 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $577,602 alteration or repair at 1048 E 81st St, permitted Aug 13. 13 permits on record here. The newest, Dec 12, 2024: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits (22 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 12, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $3,000 | [B200408017](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200408017/) | | Dec 6, 2024 | Other | Reinstate permit no 101014966, must begin work and or request inspection no later than july 2025 | Not listed | [101063033](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063033/) | | Jul 25, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Replace four wood porches | $35,000 | [101014966](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101014966/) | | Jun 20, 2023 | Electrical | Installation of 100 receptacles | $8,000 | [B101021177](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101021177/) | | May 16, 2023 | Electrical | Correct code violations remove and replace defective metering equipment | $7,000 | [B101016857](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101016857/) | | Jun 14, 2022 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Work to be performed in 24 units to fix violations. Sand floors, cabinets, tile work and paint. Kitchen and bath faucet replace as needed toilet repairs and repair basement leaks (no floor plan alterations, no ductwork installation - no changes to radiant heating system) | Not listed | [100976073](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100976073/) | | Oct 18, 2018 | Electrical | Install one gfci receptacle in each kitchen in 25 units per violation # 18-27-5708. | $2,000 | [B100788969](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100788969/) | | Sep 19, 2018 | Plumbing | Permit for plumbing work for 6 units - replace faucets, rusted tubs, remove flexible supplies, and provide proper material for water supply pipe; units incl. 8149 1-W; 8149 3-E | $3,500 | [100783871](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100783871/) | | Aug 6, 2015 | Other | Reinstatement 100447181 | Not listed | [100608317](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100608317/) | | Sep 18, 2012 | Plumbing | Reomve flex connectors and replace with proper piping. Work to address plumbing violations. | $3,500 | [100458488](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100458488/) | | Jul 8, 2012 | Electrical | Correct violations and install system 3 lights per inspection # 10566294, including providing system 3 emergency lights in all stairways, corridors, common areas and basement areas, properly support 1/2" conduit at south side of building, replace rusted 1/2" conduit at south side of exterior area of | $1,000 | [B100448442](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100448442/) | | Jul 5, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Repair (4) existing open wood porches, same size and locations, per plans | $12,000 | [100447181](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100447181/) | | Jun 26, 2007 | Alteration or repair | One open wood porch replacement (same size & location) and three open wood porch repair, same size and location. New concrete footings per plans. Replace roof decks. Sister existing cut stair stringers. Reinforce column splices. | $7,000 | [100180678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100180678/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 23 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [8145 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8145-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 680 ft W | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Self-cert interior alterations of former flower shop at first floor and basement of existing 2-story plus basement masonry building for new nail salon (personal services) and micro-blading (body art) at first floor. Work includes interior non-structural demolition, installation of 2 access | $150,000 | [101088226](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088226/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [8134 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8134-s-maryland-ave/) | 420 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs per plan | $27,300 | [101088646](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088646/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [8216 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8216-s-maryland-ave/) | 560 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 19'-0' ' x18'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $12,000 | [B200509903](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509903/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [8124 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8124-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 790 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: garage. | $100 | [B200506855](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506855/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [8216 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8216-s-maryland-ave/) | 560 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $7,500 | [B200469986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469986/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [8138 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8138-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 760 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: rooffing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017730. | $2,500 | [B200473265](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473265/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [8138 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8138-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 760 ft W | Roofing | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 80 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front and side work. | $3,000 | [B200472875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472875/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [8015 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8015-s-drexel-ave/) | 980 ft N | 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 29, 2026 | [8229 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8229-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 840 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Ductwork extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 central furnace(in the utility room). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), utility room. | $7,000 | [B200471633](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471633/) | | May 19, 2026 | [8032 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8032-s-ingleside-ave/) | 830 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building facade, tuckpointing. | $10,000 | [B200469550](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469550/) | | May 11, 2026 | [8200 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8200-s-ingleside-ave/) | 330 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 3, location: rear of building). | $10,000 | [B200468502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468502/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [8007 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8007-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $49,900 | [B101085891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085891/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [8007 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8007-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $49,900 | [101085891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085891/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [8022 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8022-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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 13, 2026 | [1048 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1048-e-81st-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: the proposed work consists of the construction and installation of EV chargers with associated utilities: new 600a service, new lv panelboard, new cmss comms cabinet, new 120kw EV chargers (3 total), new 60kw EV chargers (8 total). Maintenance contract required. (Occupancy group u; co | $577,602 | [101080510](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080510/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [8316 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8316-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: fire damage restoration for unit 3e,3w,4e,4wof existing 4 story multi family residential building. | $80,000 | [101081996](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081996/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [8000 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8000-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | 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/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [8321 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8321-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replace existing rear open porch as per plan.(occupancy group r5, type IIIA construction) | $8,000 | [101077995](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077995/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [8007 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8007-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | 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/) | | May 20, 2026 | [8312 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8312-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story masonry residence | $12,200 | [B101080927](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080927/) | | May 19, 2026 | [8116 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8116-s-evans-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $3,500 | [B200470940](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470940/) | | May 14, 2026 | [8017 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8017-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | 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/) | | May 13, 2026 | [8035 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8035-s-dobson-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101035886 must begin work and or request inspection no later than august 2026 on permit no 101035886. Separate admin change require to update gencon | Not listed | [101083456](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083456/) | ## 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 Drexel Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [8118 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8118-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Oct 8, 2024 - [8222 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8222-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [8235 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8235-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [8038 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8038-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025 - [8254 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8254-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025 - [8015 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8015-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026 - [8321 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8321-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit May 29, 2025 - [8325 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8325-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Mar 5, 2026 - [7947 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7947-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Dec 23, 2025 - [7945 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7945-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit May 5, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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