# Building permits at 917 E 78th St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.2M alteration or repair at 7740 S Ingleside Ave, permitted Jun 15.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Oct 5: Roof replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 8500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016092. | $170,850 | [B200513728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513728/) |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Replace two existing open wood porches same size and location | $32,000 | [100943771](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100943771/) |
| Jan 14, 2016 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4017-62375 | Not listed | [B100631069](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100631069/) |
| Jun 8, 2015 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alram interior work only # 4015-07264 | Not listed | [B100598629](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100598629/) |
| Jul 15, 2014 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4002-77975 | Not listed | [B100534634](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100534634/) |
| Feb 17, 2009 | Electrical | Low voltage alarm | $151 | [B100278231](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100278231/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

14 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [7740 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7740-s-ingleside-ave/) | 280 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 175 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 6. Location: all elevations. | $85,000 | [B200509936](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509936/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [804 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/804-e-79th-st/) | 1,000 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8. Lighting outlets: 8. Specific location: retail space. | $5,000 | [B200509974](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509974/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [7835 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7835-s-dobson-ave/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 450 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: correct masonary violations includ garage tuckp. | $12,500 | [B200508868](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508868/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [935 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/935-e-79th-st/) | 690 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8. Lighting outlets: 6. Specific location: grocery store inside and outside rear. | $4,000 | [B200508133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508133/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [935 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/935-e-79th-st/) | 690 ft S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 4 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), bathroom. | $5,000 | [B200506910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506910/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [7741 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7741-s-dobson-ave/) | 870 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 40'-0' ' (length). Location: south side (of fence) going towards back. | $500 | [B200478387](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478387/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [7740 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7740-s-ingleside-ave/) | 280 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation for 3 classrooms and locker rooms. | $1,200,000 | [101081011](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081011/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [808 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/808-e-79th-st/) | 960 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: store interior. | $150 | [B200469357](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469357/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [7655 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7655-s-ingleside-ave/) | 810 ft N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alterations to existing park fieldhouse exterior ramp and stair and door modifications for accessibility. (Occupancy group a-3; type IIIA construction) | $250,000 | [101080547](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080547/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [7629 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7629-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBC: gut rehab permit for existing 2 story single family residence with basement(1st floor + 2nd floor) (occupancy group a-5, type v-a construction)interior alterations to 1st and 2nd floor per planremoval of existing rear porchnew 2car concrete parking pad | $70,000 | [101087059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087059/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [740 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-e-79th-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north, south, east, west exterior brick walls. | $9,000 | [B200474865](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474865/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [7943 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7943-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Other | Reinstate permit no 101068170 must begin work and or request inpsections no later than october 2026 on permit no 101068170 | Not listed | [101085771](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085771/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [7736 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7736-s-greenwood-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $23,000 | [B200471065](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471065/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [7945 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7945-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade, rear brick wall. | $10,000 | [B200468772](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468772/) |

## 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 E 78th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [2000 E 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-e-78th-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026
- [2338 E 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2338-e-78th-st/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026
- [2601 E 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2601-e-78th-st/): newest permit Nov 20, 2024
- [2666 E 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2666-e-78th-st/): newest permit May 9, 2025

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