# Building permits at 8255 S Buffalo Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $633,000 alteration or repair at 8331 S Mackinaw Ave, permitted Sep 11.

One permit on record here. The newest, Jul 18, 2025: Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry/frame coach house (rear only). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry/frame coach house (rear only) | $32,000 | [B101067792](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101067792/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

9 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 11, 2026 | [8331 S Mackinaw Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8331-s-mackinaw-ave/) | 530 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: cps new sullivan es - playground replacement, and new basketball court. Occupancy: e-1 (no change), construction type: IB (no change). Exterior work only. | $633,000 | [101084668](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084668/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [8331 S Mackinaw Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8331-s-mackinaw-ave/) | 530 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 chiller(carrier 30xv-200 std tier model 30xv200s). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, existing chiller. | $535,000 | [B200509356](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509356/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [8300 S Brandon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8300-s-brandon-ave/) | 750 ft W | 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 11, 2026 | [8330 S Buffalo Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8330-s-buffalo-ave/) | 420 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: meter location, 1st and 2nd fl. | $8,000 | [B200473939](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473939/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [8300 S Brandon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8300-s-brandon-ave/) | 750 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: basement. | $1,200 | [B200473683](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473683/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | [8323 S South Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8323-s-south-shore-dr/) | 0.20 mi W | 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 5, 2026 | [8323 S South Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8323-s-south-shore-dr/) | 0.20 mi W | 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/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [8323 S South Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8323-s-south-shore-dr/) | 0.20 mi W | 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/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [8238 S South Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8238-s-south-shore-dr/) | 0.21 mi W | 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/) |

## 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 Buffalo Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [8238 S Buffalo Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8238-s-buffalo-ave/): newest permit Jan 9, 2025
- [8233 S Buffalo Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8233-s-buffalo-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025
- [8307 S Buffalo Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8307-s-buffalo-ave/): newest permit Nov 21, 2025
- [8330 S Buffalo Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8330-s-buffalo-ave/): newest permit Jun 11, 2026
- [8524 S Buffalo Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8524-s-buffalo-ave/): newest permit Nov 4, 2024
- [8544 S Buffalo Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8544-s-buffalo-ave/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026
- [8914 S Buffalo Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8914-s-buffalo-ave/): newest permit May 4, 2026
- [10640 S Buffalo Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10640-s-buffalo-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [10643 S Buffalo Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10643-s-buffalo-ave/): newest permit Mar 11, 2025
- [10708 S Buffalo Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10708-s-buffalo-ave/): newest permit May 4, 2026

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Map, the one permit at this address and 9 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8255-s-buffalo-ave/