6842 S MERRILL AVE, South Shore
Homeowners in the South Shore neighborhood can see the details of a significant renovation project at 6842 S Merrill Ave. This permit covers the interior alteration of an existing three-story brick building, with plans to convert the basement into four new Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) while keeping the existing six units intact.
This renovation project, with an estimated cost of $50,000, was issued on June 23, 2026, and is currently active. The work is being managed by LEON ELECTRIC, and homeowners can use this information to understand the scope and investment involved in similar multi-unit property upgrades.
A $50,000 project in South Shore involves converting a basement into four ADUs, offering insight into the cost of adding rental units to existing Chicago properties.
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June 23, 2026
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Filed by LEON ELECTRIC · 20 permits across 15 areas
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Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates
| Tracking Number | 101082413 |
| Work Permit # | — |
| Job Filing Number | — |
| Work Type | — |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Job Description | SPR 2026 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION OF THE EXISTING 3 STORY BRICK BUILDING AND CONVERSION BASEMENT INTO 4 ADU'S WITH EXISTING 6 DU'S TO REMAIN AND NO CHANGE (OCCUPANCY GROUP R-5, TYPE IIIA CONSTRUCTION).**CERTIFIED CORRECTIONS SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTIONS & AUDIT ** |
| Floor / Unit | — |
| Estimated Cost | $50,000 |
| Approved | April 21, 2026 |
| Issued |
STEVE KONSTANTOPOULOS
| June 23, 2026 |
| Expires | — |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |