# Building permits at 11841 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.2M alteration or repair at 550 W 119th St, permitted Sep 21. One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 10, 2024: Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 10, 2024 | 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), 1 interior common areas, unit 1, 1st floor bathroom. | $25,000 | [B200028414](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200028414/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [550 W 119th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/550-w-119th-st/) | 440 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self certification 2019 CBRC. Interior & exterior remodel to existing commercial building. New parking lot w/ 26 spaces+ 1 accessable space and driveway. New 4' iron fence and 6' wood fence. All work as per plans. | $1,200,000 | [101076606](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076606/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [11926 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11926-s-lowe-ave/) | 530 ft S | Elevator | Installation of (1) one vertical platform wheelchair lift at the front of the home, 750lbs capacity @ 9fpm, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $24,017 | [101086290](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086290/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [11802 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11802-s-parnell-ave/) | 690 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 11.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $70,141 | [B200476629](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476629/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [11926 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11926-s-lowe-ave/) | 530 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications: construct a wooden deck, stairs and handrails at the front of the house.. | $24,017 | [B200477195](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477195/) | | May 26, 2026 | [11745 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11745-s-union-ave/) | 920 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 140 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $2,000 | [B200470240](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470240/) | | May 7, 2026 | [11826 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11826-s-parnell-ave/) | 590 ft E | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence | $12,700 | [B101080152](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080152/) | | May 4, 2026 | [11722 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11722-s-wallace-st/) | 990 ft N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 1-1/2 story w/ basement single family residence. (Occupancy group R-5; type 5a construction) | $80,000 | [101079426](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079426/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 19, 2026 | [12024 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12024-s-union-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: rehabilitate existing 4 dwelling unit, 2 story masonry as per plans. New electrical & light fixtures, new 200a service. New mechanical system for each unit. New 6' high wrought iron fence. Architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing disciplines involved. (Occupancy group | $150,000 | [101072546](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072546/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [11732 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11732-s-normal-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 5.85 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,115 | [B200481474](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481474/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [11732 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11732-s-normal-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 225 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $1,500 | [B200481477](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481477/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [11925 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11925-s-normal-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence | $36,000 | [B101083615](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083615/) | ## 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 Lowe Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [11826 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11826-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 18, 2025 - [11805 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11805-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit May 19, 2025 - [11926 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11926-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026 - [11731 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11731-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025 - [12130 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12130-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Apr 8, 2025 - [12213 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12213-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Feb 8, 2026 - [11435 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11435-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 - [11422 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11422-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026 - [11415 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11415-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Nov 17, 2025 - [11404 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11404-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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