# Building permits at 10240 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 14: Proposed 1 story SFR w/basement, front porch, and rear deck. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 14, 2026 | New building | Proposed 1 story SFR w/basement, front porch, and rear deck, per plans. Note: existing garage to remain. | $475,000 | [101076620](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076620/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 7, 2026 | [10214 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10214-s-green-st/) | 710 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/) | 760 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/) | 610 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/) | 710 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/) | 710 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/) | 600 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/) | 530 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/) | 530 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 18, 2026 | [10345 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10345-s-wallace-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 69'-0' ' (length). Location: rear side of property. | $6,759 | [B200507622](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507622/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [10334 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10334-s-peoria-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3600 SQ. Ft.roof covering: other.location: roof replacement garage and residence.il roofing contractor license: 104004564. | $23,200 | [B200481008](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481008/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [10100 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10100-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.24 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/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [10211 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10211-s-sangamon-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x14'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 11'-6' '. | $22,338 | [B200476229](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476229/) | | May 18, 2026 | [10058 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10058-s-union-ave/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | ## 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: - [10242 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10242-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026 - [10221 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10221-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Dec 16, 2025 - [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 - [10437 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10437-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026 - [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 - [10514 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10514-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 8, 2024 - [9931 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9931-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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