# Building permits at 10221 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Dec 16, 2025: Legalize unpermitted work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.22 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 16, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 4'-5' ' (height) x 100'-0' ' (length). Location: front of home. | $5,000 | [B200451616](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200451616/) | | Dec 16, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $20,000 | [B200451148](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200451148/) | | Mar 28, 2024 | Other | Change of electrical contractor for building permit# 100991051 | Not listed | [B101047448](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101047448/) | | Mar 31, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Complete interior remodel including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. | $52,000 | [100991051](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100991051/) | | Mar 16, 2006 | Electrical | Upgrade service to 100 amp. One meter. - Loc =; - type-ocpncy = a1; - floor# = 1; - type-const = elonly; - svc1 = 1/120/240/1/3/100; - req-fire-alm = N; - req-em-sys = N; - req-maint = N; - resident = eugen watson; - phone1 =; | Not listed | [B100101990](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100101990/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 19 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 7, 2026 | [10214 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10214-s-green-st/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, exterior. | $4,000 | [B200510632](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510632/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [10227 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10227-s-lowe-ave/) | 670 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC rehabilitation of existing split level single family residence as per plan. Certified plan corrections. | $100,000 | [101083721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083721/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [10223 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10223-s-green-st/) | 660 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 20 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: inside/outside near panel. | $5,236 | [B200508870](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508870/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [10214 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10214-s-green-st/) | 740 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 3.69 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $7,011 | [B200474521](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474521/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [10214 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10214-s-green-st/) | 740 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 15.58 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $34,602 | [B200474517](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474517/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [10324 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10324-s-halsted-st/) | 820 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 1st floor. | $750 | [B200473058](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473058/) | | May 22, 2026 | [10155 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10155-s-emerald-ave/) | 310 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 19.87 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: electric meter. | $16,800 | [B200471086](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471086/) | | May 22, 2026 | [10155 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10155-s-emerald-ave/) | 310 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 7.6 kw. Array output: 11.2 kw. Includes 19.87 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $16,800 | [B200466124](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466124/) | | May 18, 2026 | [10058 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10058-s-union-ave/) | 970 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 4.1 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $7,790 | [B200470067](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470067/) | | May 18, 2026 | [10058 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10058-s-union-ave/) | 970 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 12.3 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $33,370 | [B200470065](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470065/) | | May 12, 2026 | [10058 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10058-s-union-ave/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: service feeder, main panel, exterior. | $6,420 | [B200470071](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470071/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [10056 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10056-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for steel exterior stairway (quantity: 3, location: rear of building). Accessory building. | $9,500 | [B200472788](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472788/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [10125 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10125-s-wallace-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed new 2 story frame single family residence with roof deck and rear frame 2 car detached garage as per plans. | $150,000 | [101082987](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082987/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [10035 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10035-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 2.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $5,130 | [B200479754](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479754/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [10035 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10035-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.75 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $17,825 | [B200479752](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479752/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [10058 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10058-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for steel exterior stairway (quantity: 3, location: rear of building). Accessory building. | $9,500 | [B200472794](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472794/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [10100 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10100-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.1 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $20,390 | [B200478381](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478381/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [10100 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10100-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, main panel. | $1,500 | [B200478382](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478382/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [10127 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10127-s-wallace-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed new 2 story frame single family residence with roof deck and rear frame 2 car detached garage as per plans. | $150,000 | [101082988](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082988/) | ## 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 Emerald Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [10240 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10240-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026 - [10242 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10242-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026 - [10155 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10155-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit May 22, 2026 - [10141 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10141-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025 - [10035 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10035-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026 - [10027 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10027-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Sep 8, 2025 - [10020 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10020-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Apr 3, 2025 - [10437 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10437-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026 - [9931 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9931-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026 - [10514 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10514-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 8, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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