# Building permits at 11253 S May St, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at five addresses within 900 ft since May 1, the largest $500,000. Two permits on record here. The newest, Dec 30, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits (19 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 750 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 30, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 7.92 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $20,048 | [B200454870](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200454870/) | | Dec 23, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, exterior. | $5,500 | [B200454734](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200454734/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [1100 W 111th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1100-w-111th-pl/) | 960 ft N | Other | For permit 101081720: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511066](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511066/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [1104 W 111th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1104-w-111th-pl/) | 950 ft N | Other | For permit 101079203: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511067](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511067/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [11263 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11263-s-carpenter-st/) | 670 ft E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor bathroom. | $25,000 | [B200509026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509026/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [11353 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11353-s-aberdeen-st/) | 750 ft SE | Other | For permit 101079366: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508509](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508509/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [11355 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11355-s-aberdeen-st/) | 760 ft SE | Other | For permit 101079369: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508510](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508510/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [1227 W 112th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1227-w-112th-st/) | 850 ft NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC. New one story frame (va construction, R-5 occupancy) single family residence with basement, new front steel stairs with landing. New detached two car garage. 280 Lf of 6 feet high wood fence. All work as per plans. Certified plan corrections. | $450,000 | [101081947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081947/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [1231 W 112th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1231-w-112th-st/) | 880 ft NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC. New one story frame (va construction, R-5 occupancy) single family residence with basement, new front steel stairs with landing. New detached two car garage. 280 Lf of 6 feet high wood fence. All work as per plans. Certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $450,000 | [101082038](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082038/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [11355 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11355-s-aberdeen-st/) | 760 ft SE | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC: new two story w/ basement 2 d.u building, front concrete stairs, rear wood frame porch and 3 unenclosed parking spaces. (Occupancy group R-5; type 5a construction) certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $500,000 | [101079369](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079369/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [1225 W 112th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1225-w-112th-st/) | 830 ft NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC. New one story frame (va construction, R-5 occupancy) single family residence with basement, new front steel stairs with landing. New detached two car garage. 280 Lf of 6 feet high wood fence. All work as per plans. | $450,000 | [101081144](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081144/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [11308 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11308-s-carpenter-st/) | 630 ft E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), bathroom. | $2,500 | [B200478867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478867/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [11353 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11353-s-aberdeen-st/) | 750 ft SE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: new two story w/ basement 2 d.u building, front concrere stairs, rear wood frame porch and 3 unenclosed parking spaces. (Occupancy group R-5; type 5a construction) | $500,000 | [101079366](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079366/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [11265 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11265-s-carpenter-st/) | 680 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 10 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: basement. | $1,000 | [B200475086](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475086/) | | May 27, 2026 | [11265 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11265-s-carpenter-st/) | 680 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rooftop. | $1,000 | [B200472105](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472105/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1100 W 111th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1100-w-111th-pl/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation s.f.r. Two story brick building w/ basment. Remove and replace rear open wood deck per plan | $72,000 | [101081720](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081720/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [11362 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11362-s-elizabeth-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: exterior trench drain with subfloor drainage system and sump pump install. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, crawlspace. | $20,079 | [B200512968](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512968/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [1311 W 112th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1311-w-112th-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/exterior. | $9,500 | [B200476320](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476320/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [11224 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11224-s-sangamon-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.55 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $21,245 | [B200510341](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510341/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [11224 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11224-s-sangamon-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: span panel - exterior. | $1,500 | [B200510349](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510349/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [11414 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11414-s-elizabeth-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.75 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $17,825 | [B200479698](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479698/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [1311 W 112th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1311-w-112th-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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 | [B200476321](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476321/) | ## 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 May St with permits, nearest house number first: - [11605 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11605-s-may-st/): newest permit Mar 25, 2026 - [11612 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11612-s-may-st/): newest permit May 5, 2026 - [10627 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10627-s-may-st/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026 - [10238 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10238-s-may-st/): newest permit Jan 12, 2026 - [10228 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10228-s-may-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2026 - [10006 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10006-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 15, 2024 - [10001 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/10001-s-may-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026 - [9955 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9955-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 19, 2024 - [9417 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9417-s-may-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2025 - [9416 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9416-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 11, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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