# Building permits at 839 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 36 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 24: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 14550 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.22 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 24, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 14550 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south, east, west facades. | $400,000 | [B200474484](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474484/) | | May 4, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior build out of a ground floor tenant office space (suite 114) of a non-profit organization in existing office building as per plans. (Occupancy group B; type 3a construction) no plumbing in scope. | $106,311 | [101002544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101002544/) | | Dec 29, 2022 | Other | Revision to permit #100941821 to change the electrical contractor to ryan electrical service, inc. | Not listed | [B101000942](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101000942/) | | Dec 29, 2022 | Other | Revision to permit #100969292 to change the electrical contractor to ryan electrical service, inc. | Not listed | [B101000916](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101000916/) | | Sep 22, 2022 | Electrical | 15 Cables total (12 cat & 3 cat6a) install one 2 post rack and grounding terminate test and label place patch cords in the jacks and patch panel | $15,000 | [B100989688](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100989688/) | | Aug 29, 2022 | Other | Revision to permit 100941818 to change the electrical contractor to benion enterprises. | Not listed | [B100986254](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100986254/) | | Aug 24, 2022 | Plumbing | Change of GC contractors to da capo inc,plumbing contractors to jking's plumbing inc,vent contractors to burks heating and cooling solutions. | Not listed | [100985633](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100985633/) | | Jul 18, 2022 | Sign | Installation of (1) double faced internally illuminated pylon sign to be mounted to the north east property elevation. Sign will read ag healthy lifestyle hub with various tenants. | $7,500 | [100976551](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100976551/) | | Jul 7, 2022 | Other | Revision to permit #100936435 to change the electrical contractor to connor electric. | Not listed | [B100977914](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100977914/) | | Jul 5, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: first-time tenant build-out of office space (lower level & level 4) in an existing 4-story office building as per plans. (Occupancy: B - business / construction type: 3a) | $1,500,000 | [100969292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100969292/) | | Jun 2, 2022 | Other | Revision to permit #100936439 to change the electrical contractor to ryan electrical services inc. | Not listed | [B100973034](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100973034/) | | May 27, 2022 | Fire systems | Addition to an existing non-required fire alarm system (firewarden nfw-100x) to accomodate tenant build-out in a 4 story plus basement retail/office building with manual activation and occupant notification. | $2,800 | [B100973890](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100973890/) | | May 9, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: tenant buildout of 1st floor (suite number 120) for new retail bank in an existing office building - gut rehab - completly renovated building as per plans. (Occupancy: b- business/construction type: 3a) | $224,000 | [100958657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100958657/) | | Mar 22, 2022 | Fire systems | Addition to an existing non-required fire alarm system (firewarden nfw-100x) to accomodate tenant build-out in a 4 story plus basement retail/office building with manual activation and occupant notification. | $1,800 | [B100963470](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100963470/) | | Mar 21, 2022 | Alteration or repair | (Direct developer services / 2019 cbrc) revision to permit# 100897640 to modify the 1st floor corridor and demising partitions as well as modifications to the parking lot & landscaping as per plans. (Occupancy: B - business / construction type: 3a) consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering | $10,000 | [100958045](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100958045/) | | Mar 15, 2022 | Sign | Bank of america | $2,000 | [100956702](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100956702/) | | Mar 15, 2022 | Sign | Media display | $800 | [100956701](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100956701/) | | Mar 3, 2022 | Sign | Bank of america vinyl | $100 | [100956700](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100956700/) | | Jan 14, 2022 | Other | Revision to permit #100936431 to change the electrical contractor to livewire electrical systems. | Not listed | [B100955170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100955170/) | | Jan 13, 2022 | Plumbing | Revision to change of vent contractors to command mechanical group,plumbing contractor to scm plumbing co.permit #100936431 | $11,750 | [100955168](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100955168/) | | Jan 6, 2022 | Electrical | Ui health - 131-46590-01 - low voltage permit for low voltage cctv (video) installation | $6,478 | [B100953321](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100953321/) | | Dec 2, 2021 | Electrical | Install temperature control conduit & low-voltage cable | $40,000 | [B100950837](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100950837/) | | Nov 24, 2021 | Elevator | Installation of two(2) 150fpm, 5-floor, (1) 4000lb capacity, (1) 2500lb capacity, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $138,730 | [100949979](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100949979/) | | Oct 22, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: 1st time tenant buildout of 1st floor community room spaces (suite 116) in an existing office building as per plans. (Occupancy: B - business / construction type: 3a) | $400,000 | [100941821](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100941821/) | | Oct 22, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: 1st time tenant buildout of 1st floor restaurant space (suite 118) in an existing office building as per plans. (Occupancy: b-business (small assembly) / construction type: 3a) | $190,000 | [100941818](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100941818/) | | Oct 22, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: 1st time tenant buildout of 1st floor coffee shop (suite 117) in an existing office building as per plans. (Occupancy: B - business (small assembly) / construction type: 3a) | $125,000 | [100941816](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100941816/) | | Sep 16, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: 1st time tenant buildout of 2nd & 3rd floor medical office space (suite 200) and (room 316) in an existing office building as per plans. (Occupancy: B - business / construction type: 3a) | $1,700,000 | [100936431](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100936431/) | | Sep 14, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: 1st time tenant buildout of 3rd floor office space (suite 312) in an existing office building as per plans. (Occupancy: B - business / construction type: 3a) | $106,000 | [100936439](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100936439/) | | Sep 9, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: 1st time tenant buildout of 3rd floor office space (suite 313) in an existing office building as per plans. (Occupancy: B - business / construction type: 3a) | $398,300 | [100936435](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100936435/) | | May 20, 2021 | Alteration or repair | (Direct developer services - 2019 cbrc) revision to permit# 100897640 to eliminate the rooftop penthouse, MEP modifications (lower level through roof level) and landscape modifications. (Occupancy: B - business / construction type: 3a) consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering | $7,051,836 | [100909686](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100909686/) | | Apr 7, 2021 | Plumbing | Revision to permit#100897640 change plumbing contractor to capital plumbing inc. And mason contractor to able masonry development. | Not listed | [100916629](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100916629/) | | Feb 12, 2021 | Alteration or repair | North facade masonry renovation: tuckpointing - no structural work - 4000 sqft; remove and reinstall terra cotta pieces; repair, clean and paint lintels; terra cotta and brick parapet wall reconstruction | $418,125 | [100909013](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100909013/) | | Feb 10, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Direct developer services - 2019 CBRC, interior & exterior renovations (shell & core only) to existing 4-story building (public funding) to include new 1-story penthouse addition and associated site work as per plans. (Occupancy: B - business/construction type: 3a) consultant reviewer: globetrotters | $6,100,000 | [100897640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100897640/) | | May 7, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Interior selective demolition only of non structural items | $20,000 | [100818327](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100818327/) | | Sep 14, 2017 | Electrical | Temporary service for trailler | $2,200 | [B100726083](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100726083/) | | Apr 21, 2017 | Other | Permit expires on 06/21/2017 erection starts: 4/20/2017, erection ends: 4/24/2017. Erection starts: 4/20/2017, erection ends: 4/24/2017. Tent self-cert - 1 day event (4/21/17), erect one (1) 40 x 40 pole tent. Setup 4/20/17 - remove 4/24/17, assembly | $5,000 | [100700067](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100700067/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 24, 2026 | [7915 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7915-s-peoria-st/) | 250 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 63 SQ. FT. Location: front open porch lintels. | $12,000 | [B200474443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474443/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [8009 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8009-s-green-st/) | 750 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roof work. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019437. | $5,725 | [B200514914](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514914/) | | Oct 7, 2026 | [7941 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7941-s-peoria-st/) | 450 ft SW | Other | This is the final reinstatement of permit#100852123 inspections must be scheduled by march 2027 on permit no 100852123. | Not listed | [101089410](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089410/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [7844 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7844-s-peoria-st/) | 360 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: front building - convert 2 d.u. To 3 d.u. By adding unit in the basement under ADU ordinance, interior remodeling and alterations to an existing 2 story masonry residential building with basement as per plans (4 d.u. Total on the property) certified plans corrections: conditional permi | $85,000 | [101085003](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085003/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [7926 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7926-s-peoria-st/) | 390 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace existing rear enclosed porch with open woodporch same size & location & deconvert basement unit | $15,000 | [101080224](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080224/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [7914 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7914-s-peoria-st/) | 320 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: alteration - demolish existing open and enclosed wood porch and replace with new open wood porch system, same size and location, as per plans, serving existing 2 story brick & frame residence with basement. 2 Dwelling units in building, 2 dwelling units affected by work. Accessory str | $9,500 | [101085896](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085896/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [7955 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7955-s-emerald-ave/) | 960 ft SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 6 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement. | $1,250 | [B200478773](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478773/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [8019 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8019-s-morgan-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and plumbing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor kitchen and bathroom | $100 | [B200508567](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508567/) | | Oct 8, 2026 | [8019 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8019-s-morgan-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and plumbing.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor kitchen and bathroom | $100 | [B200508565](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508565/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [7836 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7836-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Other | For permit 101061929: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200510749](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510749/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [7724 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7724-s-sangamon-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1484 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof - home. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020004. | $47,878 | [B200509259](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509259/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [8052 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8052-s-green-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $12,000 | [B200508127](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508127/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7845 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7845-s-union-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 11; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: entire house. | $7,500 | [B200481861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481861/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [7839 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7839-s-union-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: erect new 2 story single family dwelling w/bsmt. Plans include new mech, elec, plumbing with new iron fence and landscaping.group r5 type v construction | $200,000 | [101069714](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069714/) | ## 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 W 79th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [838 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/838-w-79th-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024 - [754 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/754-w-79th-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025 - [738 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/738-w-79th-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2025 - [705 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-79th-st/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026 - [611 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/611-w-79th-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025 - [1257 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1257-w-79th-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026 - [353 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/353-w-79th-st/): newest permit Jun 11, 2026 - [1400 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-w-79th-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025 - [1415 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1415-w-79th-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026 - [1519 W 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1519-w-79th-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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