Renovation and Unit Conversion at 8755 S HOUSTON AVE, South Chicago
8755 HOUSTON AVE, South Chicago
Estimated Project Cost
$0
Issued
April 30, 2026
Expires
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License
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About This Project
This permit details a significant renovation and conversion project at 8755 S HOUSTON AVE in the South Chicago neighborhood, aiming to increase residential units from two to three. The scope includes adding a new duplex unit in the rear basement and first floor, along with interior and exterior rehabilitation.
The project also involves replacing an enclosed wood porch with a new open one and removing a deck attached to the garage, all in accordance with architectural plans. The reported cost for this extensive work, encompassing architectural, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical aspects, is $300,000, and the permit is currently active.
What This Means For You
Homeowners in South Chicago undertaking major renovations to add ADUs should budget around $300,000 for comprehensive interior/exterior work and system upgrades.
The Business That Did This Work
MR MIGHTY ELECTRIC LLC
2 permits filed · 2 neighborhoods
Permit Details
| Tracking Number | 101079538 |
| Work Permit # | — |
| Job Filing Number | — |
| Work Type | — |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Job Description | SPR 2019 CBRC: CONVERT FROM EXISTING 2 TO 3 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, NEW CONVERSION DUPLEX UNIT TO BE ADDED IN THE REAR BASEMENT & FIRST FLOOR, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR REHAB, REMOVE THE EXISTING ENCLOSED WOOD PORCH AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW OPEN WOOD PORCH IN SAME LOCATION AND REMOVE THE ROOFED WOOD DECK ATTACHED TO THE GARAGE, AS PER ARCHITECT'S PLANS, IN EXISTING 2-1/2 STORY FRAME BUILDING WITH BASEMENT. THE SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES: ARCHITECTURAL, PLUMBING, HVAC & ELECTRIC.CURRENT USE: 2 DU'SPROPOSED USE: 3 DU'S (1 NEW ADU) |
| Floor / Unit | — |
| Estimated Cost | $300,000 |
| Approved | February 16, 2026 |
| Issued | April 30, 2026 |
| Expires | — |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |
Property Owner
IVETTE CARRENO
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