# Building permits at 120 E 120th St, Chicago, IL Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 22, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 22, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.15 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of principal structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,115 | [B200434809](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200434809/) | | Jul 21, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: panel, exterior wall. | $1,000 | [B200434735](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200434735/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 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 16, 2026 | [12020 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12020-s-indiana-ave/) | 540 ft SE | Other | For permit 100981320: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511419](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511419/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [12020 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12020-s-indiana-ave/) | 540 ft SE | Other | For permit 100981320: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200510832](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510832/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [12020 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12020-s-indiana-ave/) | 540 ft SE | Other | For permit 100981320: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200506879](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506879/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [12020 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12020-s-indiana-ave/) | 540 ft SE | Other | Reinstate permit no 100981320 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2027 on permit no 100981320. Separate admin change require to update gencon | Not listed | [101087354](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087354/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [12054 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12054-s-michigan-ave/) | 710 ft S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 7 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: 1 residential unit(s), 0 n | $2,000 | [B200472422](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472422/) | | May 27, 2026 | [11919 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11919-s-state-st/) | 880 ft NW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence | $13,900 | [B101079358](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101079358/) | | May 6, 2026 | [119 E 118th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/119-e-118th-pl/) | 920 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 6. Specific location: basement and 2 apartments. | $7,000 | [B200467432](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467432/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [119 E 118th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/119-e-118th-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, 1st & 2nd fl. | $10,000 | [B200513382](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513382/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [119 E 118th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/119-e-118th-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Concrete work. | $100 | [B200472878](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472878/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [119 E 118th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/119-e-118th-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 8 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2 interior common areas, 1st and 2nd fl plumbi | $100 | [B200507294](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507294/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [12026 S Lafayette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12026-s-lafayette-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. Interior alterations and repairs to existing two story brick & fame SFR with basement (va construction type and R-5 occupancy) including electrical, HVAC and plumbing. Remove rear wood ramp and replace with new frame stars with landing. All work as per plans. | $80,000 | [101078691](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078691/) | | Jul 3, 2026 | [11836 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11836-s-indiana-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 15 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 30. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: 1st and 2nd floor. | $3,500 | [B200474861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474861/) | | May 8, 2026 | [221 E 121st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/221-e-121st-pl/) | 0.25 mi SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101075476. Affects: 48 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: entire building. | Not listed | [B200468627](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468627/) | | May 8, 2026 | [12141 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12141-s-indiana-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101075482. Affects: 48 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: entire building. | Not listed | [B200468618](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468618/) | | May 6, 2026 | [11951 S Lafayette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11951-s-lafayette-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: work includes fire damage repair: replace drywall, plumbing fixtures and associated piping & repair front porch (replace landing & stairs only). Framing:replace the fire damaged joists. Replace roofing. Siding- electrical - all work same as existing; subject to field inspections. As r | $30,000 | [101058659](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101058659/) | ## 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 E 120th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [27 E 120th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/27-e-120th-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025 - [900 E 120th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-e-120th-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-09 03:22 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. 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