# Building permits at 1048 E 81st St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $500,000 alteration or repair at 7920 S Greenwood Ave, permitted Sep 21.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Aug 13: The proposed work consists of the construction and installation of EV chargers with associated utilities: new. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits (18 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: the proposed work consists of the construction and installation of EV chargers with associated utilities: new 600a service, new lv panelboard, new cmss comms cabinet, new 120kw EV chargers (3 total), new 60kw EV chargers (8 total). Maintenance contract required. (Occupancy group u; co | $577,602 | [101080510](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080510/) |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - structural repairs & reinforcement for damage due to snow overload, install new lighting fixtures and repairs exisiting receptacles as per plans. Certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $800,000 | [100936142](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100936142/) |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Electrical | Lighting and panel replacement | $37,500 | [B100932989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100932989/) |
| May 29, 2012 | Electrical | Install new electrical service | $2,500 | [B100442706](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100442706/) |
| Jan 8, 2008 | Electrical | Installing 800 amp, 240 volt, 3-phase electric service, ct cabinet.plan# 21635 | $3,500 | [B100204585](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100204585/) |
| Sep 1, 2006 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage security system 130-44527-01 hendel group | Not listed | [B100121682](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100121682/) |
| Aug 28, 2006 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage security system 130-44527-02 cctv hendel group | Not listed | [B100125839](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100125839/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [8110 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8110-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 780 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 central furnace(bosch, biva-48mcb-m19x, basement) 1 other cooling equipment(bosch, bova-60mtb-mi9e). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $21,200 | [B200514194](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514194/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [8110 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8110-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, meter socket, and garage. | $16,800 | [B200514133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514133/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [8114 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8114-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 790 ft E | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $21,300 | [101088875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088875/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [8008 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8008-s-dobson-ave/) | 560 ft NW | 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 27, 2026 | [1135 E 82nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1135-e-82nd-st/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC fire damage restoration of existing 4 story multi family residential building. | $100,000 | [101080908](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080908/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [8143 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8143-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 990 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior alterations and remodeling of an existing 1 story single family residence with basement. | $60,000 | [101079720](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079720/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [8007 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8007-s-ingleside-ave/) | 970 ft NW | 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/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [8013 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8013-s-dobson-ave/) | 490 ft N | 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 19, 2026 | [8032 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8032-s-ingleside-ave/) | 930 ft W | 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/) | 920 ft NW | 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 13, 2026 | [8035 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8035-s-dobson-ave/) | 280 ft NW | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [7920 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7920-s-greenwood-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | 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/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [7918 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7918-s-greenwood-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | 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 31, 2026 | [1142 E 82nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1142-e-82nd-pl/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $10,500 | [B200481004](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481004/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [8121 S Avalon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8121-s-avalon-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 5 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/exterior. | $2,850 | [B200476009](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476009/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [8121 S Avalon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8121-s-avalon-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement /rear back. | $9,500 | [B200475982](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475982/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [8110 S Avalon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8110-s-avalon-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $10,500 | [B200473515](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473515/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [8015 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8015-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | 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 11, 2026 | [8200 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8200-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 3, location: rear of building). | $10,000 | [B200468502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468502/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on E 81st St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1115 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1115-e-81st-st/): newest permit Nov 11, 2024
- [1130 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1130-e-81st-st/): newest permit May 16, 2025
- [1133 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1133-e-81st-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2025
- [652 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/652-e-81st-st/): newest permit Mar 25, 2025
- [446 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/446-e-81st-st/): newest permit Mar 29, 2025
- [409 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/409-e-81st-st/): newest permit Mar 11, 2026
- [2334 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2334-e-81st-st/): newest permit Mar 4, 2025
- [2619 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2619-e-81st-st/): newest permit Mar 12, 2025
- [2643 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2643-e-81st-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2026
- [2815 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2815-e-81st-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025

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