# Building permits at 8914 S Buffalo Ave, Chicago, IL 16 permits on record here. The newest, May 4: Low voltage/communication electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued no other permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 4, 2026 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: main entry and mdf room. | $37,000 | [B200467942](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467942/) | | Apr 13, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 crbc - cps school - no change in use james N. Thorp elementary school roof replacement & MEP improvements at existing two-story brick school building | $3,512,913 | [101079082](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079082/) | | May 31, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 425 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 10. Location: all elevations. | $44,091 | [B200007980](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200007980/) | | Jun 28, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Cps school. No change in use. Self certification. Occupancy c-3 type 1a school. Renovation of one classroom. Renovation of toilet to provide additional ADA stall and installation of pre-k cabinetry. | $220,000 | [100818537](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100818537/) | | Dec 20, 2017 | Electrical | Low voltage install | $900 | [B100739937](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100739937/) | | Jul 2, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Provision of thru-window air conditioners. | $90,000 | [100546811](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100546811/) | | Jul 8, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Thorp elementary school:basement level drainage repairs at existing 4 story elementary school building a only. | $456,868 | [100401805](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100401805/) | | Jul 1, 2010 | Fire systems | Installation of cl-i fa system in a chicago public school. Ll,1-2 attic. Fee waived. | Not listed | [B100348482](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100348482/) | | May 20, 2010 | Elevator | Furnish and install two (2) 3500lb.cap, 1 3-stop, 1 6-stop, ecospace passenger elevators at thorp elementary school. Pursuant to plans submitted. | $214,500 | [100345016](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100345016/) | | May 12, 2010 | Electrical | Low voltage intercom at throop school. | $24,000 | [B100343209](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100343209/) | | May 12, 2010 | Elevator | Install one (1) 750lb.cap, 9-12fpm thyssen krupp corporation vertical wheelchair lift at thorp elementary school. Pursuant to plans submitted. | $12,000 | [100343411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100343411/) | | Mar 30, 2010 | Alteration or repair | ADA Upgrades, including new elevator and renovated bathrooms. | $2,500,000 | [100336350](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100336350/) | | Jul 2, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Masonry repairs to existing elementary school | $516,235 | [100299351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100299351/) | | Jun 25, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Mechanical upgrades | $3,684,329 | [100298236](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100298236/) | | Mar 4, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Emergency roof truss repair | $39,000 | [100280020](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100280020/) | | Jun 9, 2006 | Electrical | Thorp school - repair intercom. Monthly electrical permit for electrical repairs, installations and maintenance for 2006. | $1,900 | [B100114649](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100114649/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 0 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ## 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 - [8524 S Buffalo Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8524-s-buffalo-ave/): newest permit Nov 4, 2024 - [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 - [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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