# Building permits at 935 E 79th 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.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Aug 20: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 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 | 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/) |
| Aug 23, 2016 | Roofing | Inspection violation corrections, and membrane roofing replacement, vestibule storefront doors/windows replacement, facade masonry wall repair and masonry parapet repair of 1 story existing masonry building of grocery store. | $20,000 | [100651769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100651769/) |
| Aug 2, 2013 | Electrical | Lower existing meter; violation repairs | Not listed | [B100502642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100502642/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [8007 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8007-s-maryland-ave/) | 970 ft SW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $49,900 | [101085891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085891/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [7920 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7920-s-greenwood-ave/) | 930 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior and exterior remodeling of an existing one-story commercial building. Scope includes installation of new exterior storefront system and minor interior alterations, including painting and limited upgrades to existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. No chang | $500,000 | [101082560](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082560/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [7740 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7740-s-ingleside-ave/) | 930 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/) | 980 ft W | 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/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [8008 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8008-s-dobson-ave/) | 950 ft SE | Demolition | Scope: wreck and remove detached brick garage (no replacement). Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, wreck and remove detached brick garage at rear. | $7,300 | [B200507026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507026/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [7835 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7835-s-dobson-ave/) | 730 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | 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 12, 2026 | [7918 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7918-s-greenwood-ave/) | 930 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, 1st, and 2nd.. | $5,000 | [B200506967](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506967/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [8000 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8000-s-maryland-ave/) | 990 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement and public area. | $7,500 | [B200478721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478721/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [7943 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7943-s-drexel-ave/) | 540 ft SW | 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/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [7740 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7740-s-ingleside-ave/) | 930 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation for 3 classrooms and locker rooms. | $1,200,000 | [101081011](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081011/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [8007 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8007-s-ingleside-ave/) | 720 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC existing 2-story, 2-unit brick bldg w/basement. Complete interior remodel, exterior work for new windows and new roof structure per plans | $135,000 | [101080008](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080008/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [8015 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8015-s-drexel-ave/) | 870 ft S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 20 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: 6 residential unit(s), 0  | $16,000 | [B200471122](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471122/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [8032 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8032-s-ingleside-ave/) | 990 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building facade, tuckpointing. | $10,000 | [B200469550](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469550/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [8017 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8017-s-ingleside-ave/) | 830 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north and west elevation. | $3,200 | [B200470635](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470635/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [808 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/808-e-79th-st/) | 940 ft W | 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 5, 2026 | [7945 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7945-s-drexel-ave/) | 550 ft SW | 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/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | [740 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-e-79th-st/) | 0.24 mi W | 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 16, 2026 | [7741 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7741-s-dobson-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [8013 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8013-s-dobson-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $20,000 | [B200470607](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470607/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [8035 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8035-s-dobson-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101035886 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***august 2026*** on permit no 101035886. Separate admin change require to update gencon | Not listed | [101083456](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083456/) |

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