# Building permits at 120 E 87th St, Chicago, IL

Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Feb 26: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: service. | $1,000 | [B200460363](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200460363/) |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: rear of building. | $7,800 | [B200446996](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200446996/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

8 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | [8747 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8747-s-prairie-ave/) | 820 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $45,995 | [B200476639](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476639/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [8551 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8551-s-prairie-ave/) | 990 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 12 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rear and side outside. | $1,500 | [B200474392](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474392/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [354 E 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/354-e-87th-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: repair 2 masonry lintels. | $1,440 | [B200510752](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510752/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [8637 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8637-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and common. | $100 | [B200474459](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474459/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [8818 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8818-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, basement and outside. | $5,000 | [B200474086](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474086/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [345 E 87th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/345-e-87th-pl/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2200 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house and garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018202. | $10,000 | [B200473125](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473125/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [8826 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8826-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basment. | $1,500 | [B200470949](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470949/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [8826 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8826-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: upgrading the service basement and back of house. | $6,000 | [B200470298](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470298/) |

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