# Building permits at 8524 S Buffalo Ave, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Nov 4, 2024: Limited repair (25% or less) for wood exterior stairway. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 6 more permits (5 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 4, 2024 | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 50 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $200 | [B200399948](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200399948/) | | Mar 25, 2015 | Fence, wall or deck | Repairs to front porch to correct violations | $1,200 | [100586982](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100586982/) | | Oct 31, 2012 | Electrical | Repair fire damage to the service entrance | $500 | [B100465129](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100465129/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 6 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 24, 2026 | [8557 S Burley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8557-s-burley-ave/) | 410 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 5 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/exterior. | $2,850 | [B200508200](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508200/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [8557 S Burley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8557-s-burley-ave/) | 410 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/exterior. | $9,500 | [B200508196](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508196/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 30, 2026 | [8408 S Baker Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8408-s-baker-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 10 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: 2 residential unit(s), 0 | $25,000 | [B200480088](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480088/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [8701 S Mackinaw Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8701-s-mackinaw-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: industrial. Project area: 18.46 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200456434](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200456434/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [8330 S Buffalo Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8330-s-buffalo-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | 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/) | | May 4, 2026 | [3373 E 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3373-e-87th-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Other | Approval of plan amendment for stormwater management. Project type: industrial. Project area: 9.6 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200453446](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200453446/) | ## 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: - [8544 S Buffalo Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8544-s-buffalo-ave/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026 - [8330 S Buffalo Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8330-s-buffalo-ave/): newest permit Jun 11, 2026 - [8307 S Buffalo Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8307-s-buffalo-ave/): newest permit Nov 21, 2025 - [8255 S Buffalo Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8255-s-buffalo-ave/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025 - [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 - [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 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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