# Building permits at 8239 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, May 10, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 10, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement and exterior. | $2,000 | [B200425209](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200425209/) | | Nov 14, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 7.79 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof of house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #19-0021. | $26,382 | [B200404560](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200404560/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 3, 2026 | [1621 E 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1621-e-84th-st/) | 950 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1421 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: on top of the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02017. | $11,740 | [B200510252](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510252/) | | Aug 29, 2026 | [8240 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8240-s-east-end-ave/) | 250 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1334 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof.. IL Roofing contractor license: 104015155. | $8,550 | [B200509423](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509423/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [8229 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8229-s-harper-ave/) | 800 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 7.65 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $19,535 | [B200474874](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474874/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [1750 E 83rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1750-e-83rd-st/) | 830 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - complete renovation with first and second floor addition to existing single family residence including new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $125,000 | [101072236](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072236/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [8229 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8229-s-harper-ave/) | 800 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, exterior. | $1,500 | [B200474876](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474876/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 6, 2026 | [8157 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8157-s-blackstone-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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. | $29,795 | [B200481154](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481154/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [8356 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8356-s-stony-island-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | Sign | Installing illuminated wall sign' south elevation; 12 sq/ft; dream big | $3,500 | [101085733](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085733/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [8356 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8356-s-stony-island-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | Sign | Installing illuminated wall sign' east elevation; 24 sq/ft; dream big | $4,000 | [101085730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085730/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [1743 E 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1743-e-84th-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - a complete interior remodel of an existing single family residence including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.as per plans certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $40,000 | [101079606](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079606/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [1501 E 83rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1501-e-83rd-pl/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: interior hallways, exterior of building. | $92,868 | [B200471710](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471710/) | | May 8, 2026 | [8325 S Cregier Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8325-s-cregier-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1475 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: tuckpointing front and sides. | $5,000 | [B200468256](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468256/) | ## 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 Cornell Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [8168 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8168-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Apr 29, 2025 - [7845 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7845-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026 - [7829 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7829-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026 - [7808 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7808-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026 - [7728 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7728-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Feb 6, 2026 - [7723 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7723-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025 - [7715 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7715-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025 - [7713 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7713-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Aug 29, 2026 - [7701 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7701-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Mar 5, 2026 - [7648 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7648-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit May 7, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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