# Building permits at 8231 S Coles Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 13, 2025: Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 13, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 9 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. Repair (26% to 50%) for wood exterior balcony (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). | $5,500 | [B200448723](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200448723/) | | Sep 17, 2007 | Electrical | All work subject to field inspection : replace 5/8" UL gyp bd, electrical and plumbing.replace 8 plumbing fixtures and 2 water heaters all work same as existing. | $12,000 | [100200338](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100200338/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 15, 2026 | [8241 S Commercial Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8241-s-commercial-ave/) | 640 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: address building violations, deconvert 2 dwelling units to a single-family residence, replace south wood stairs with new stairs, and modify front porch per plans in an existing 2 story plus basement frame residential building. Existing R-5 occupancy, no change in occupancy. | $50,000 | [101071815](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071815/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [8255 S Commercial Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8255-s-commercial-ave/) | 680 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $12,000 | [B200507362](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507362/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [8323 S South Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8323-s-south-shore-dr/) | 670 ft SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement. | $5,000 | [B200480814](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480814/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [2941 E 83rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2941-e-83rd-st/) | 990 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: various areas. | $5,000 | [B200481811](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481811/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [8323 S South Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8323-s-south-shore-dr/) | 670 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 other cooling equipment(goodman air conditioner - glxs3bn3610). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), replace 2 a/c units on the ground. | $11,400 | [B200481155](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481155/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [8300 S Brandon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8300-s-brandon-ave/) | 680 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 1st floor. | $100 | [B200477762](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477762/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [8323 S South Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8323-s-south-shore-dr/) | 670 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 5 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 6. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 1st & 2nd floor apartments and garage. | $3,000 | [B200474721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474721/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [8300 S Brandon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8300-s-brandon-ave/) | 680 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: basement. | $1,200 | [B200473683](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473683/) | | May 5, 2026 | [8238 S South Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8238-s-south-shore-dr/) | 260 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation in existing 2-1/2 story brick & framebuilding with basement. (4 Dwelling units).mechanical, electrical & plumbing per plans. | $217,636 | [101076133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076133/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 2, 2026 | [8207 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8207-s-exchange-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: all floors. | $6,000 | [B200471351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471351/) | ## 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 Coles Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [8214 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8214-s-coles-ave/): newest permit Mar 28, 2025 - [8057 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8057-s-coles-ave/): newest permit Feb 5, 2026 - [7713 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7713-s-coles-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2024 - [7655 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7655-s-coles-ave/): newest permit Jun 18, 2025 - [7645 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7645-s-coles-ave/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026 - [7553 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7553-s-coles-ave/): newest permit Mar 31, 2025 - [7535 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7535-s-coles-ave/): newest permit May 5, 2025 - [7517 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7517-s-coles-ave/): newest permit May 5, 2026 - [7516 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7516-s-coles-ave/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026 - [7421 S Coles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7421-s-coles-ave/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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