# Building permits at 1201 W 87th St, Chicago, IL

Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 31, 2025: Erect gas station price sign to read "76". Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits (16 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | Sign | Erect gas station price sign to read "76" | $2,000 | [101075169](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075169/) |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 480 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west exterior wall repair. | $5,400 | [B200443510](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200443510/) |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 1st floor. | $3,500 | [B200443676](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200443676/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [8719 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8719-s-racine-ave/) | 190 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 0.10125 kw. Location: installation of roof mount solar. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $20,495 | [B200509562](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509562/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [1144 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1144-w-87th-st/) | 200 ft NE | Sign | Install new permanent non-illuminated flat cut out acrylic wall sign onto south wall of building above entrance facing W 87th st | $750 | [101081104](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081104/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | [8627 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8627-s-may-st/) | 560 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: 0.0585 kw. Location: installation of roof mount solar with battery. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $16,919 | [B200479728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479728/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [8731 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8731-s-throop-st/) | 680 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 19. Lighting outlets: 13. Specific location: first floor, exterior. | $7,000 | [B200480964](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480964/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [8731 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8731-s-throop-st/) | 680 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: residence and garage roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104005880. | $14,000 | [B200480222](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480222/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [8642 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8642-s-aberdeen-st/) | 680 ft E | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $15,000 | [101085183](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085183/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [8642 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8642-s-aberdeen-st/) | 680 ft E | 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. | $1,500 | [B200475044](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475044/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [8642 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8642-s-aberdeen-st/) | 680 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | *Ada modification - new front deck stairs for new vpl with associated concrete work | $25,997 | [B200470648](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470648/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [8542 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8542-s-aberdeen-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Other | For permit 101083057: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200509927](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509927/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [8834 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8834-s-aberdeen-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 5 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #19-0250. | $5,940 | [B200507439](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507439/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [8635 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8635-s-loomis-blvd/) | 0.25 mi W | 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: exterior wall. | $1,500 | [B200508919](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508919/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [8834 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8834-s-aberdeen-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: electrical. | $2,500 | [B200507488](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507488/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [8545 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8545-s-ada-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $24,558 | [B200480306](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480306/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [8542 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8542-s-aberdeen-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Complete interior remodel of existing two story single family residence including new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. | $85,000 | [101083057](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083057/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8844 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8844-s-aberdeen-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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 | [B200476310](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476310/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8844 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8844-s-aberdeen-st/) | 0.24 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/exterior. | $9,500 | [B200476307](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476307/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [8641 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8641-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x24'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $25,000 | [B200470657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470657/) |

## 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 W 87th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1200 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-w-87th-st/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024
- [1144 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1144-w-87th-st/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026
- [1108 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1108-w-87th-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2025
- [1106 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1106-w-87th-st/): newest permit Mar 25, 2025
- [1334 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1334-w-87th-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026
- [957 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/957-w-87th-st/): newest permit Jun 27, 2026
- [808 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/808-w-87th-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026
- [1613 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1613-w-87th-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025
- [756 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/756-w-87th-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [1656 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1656-w-87th-st/): newest permit Sep 30, 2025

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