# Building permits at 1208 S State St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.5M alteration or repair at 1212 S Michigan Ave, permitted Sep 18.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 28, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 41 more permits (40 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 2.28 kw. Array output: 2.43 kw. Location: roof of garage. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0495. | $12,550 | [B200446784](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200446784/) |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 9.5 kw. Array output: 10.125 kw. Location: roof of house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0495. | $12,550 | [B200446776](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200446776/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [1150 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1150-s-wabash-ave/) | 490 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self cert: auntea jenny bubble tea interior build-out from an existing cupcake store with associated architectural, electrical and plumbing work.no change to structrual, HVAC and exterior facade. | $100,000 | [101087402](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087402/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [1101 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1101-s-state-st/) | 740 ft N | Elevator | Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 24-floor, 500fpm, passenger elevator(#2), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100008236) | $1,000 | [101088843](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088843/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1212 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1212-s-michigan-ave/) | 890 ft E | Alteration or repair | Restaurant build out of existing commercial space in existing two story building. (Occupancy group A-2; type ib) | $1,500,000 | [101084481](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084481/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1146 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1146-s-wabash-ave/) | 510 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(lennox lgh060h4eh1y rooftop) 1 rooftop packaged unit(lennox lgh120h4bm2y rooftop). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop. | $10,000 | [B200510670](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510670/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1340 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1340-s-state-st/) | 930 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020510. | $16,000 | [B200509779](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509779/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [1112 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1112-s-wabash-ave/) | 750 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: rooftop. | $15,000 | [B200507642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507642/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [1112 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1112-s-wabash-ave/) | 750 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: telecom rooftop. | $25,000 | [B200476662](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476662/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1133 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1133-s-wabash-ave/) | 660 ft NE | Other | For permit 101086067: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200506637](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506637/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1160 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1160-s-michigan-ave/) | 910 ft E | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 24 FT., max. Height: 460 FT. Location: south elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200507935](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507935/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [26 E Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/26-e-roosevelt-rd/) | 400 ft E | Alteration or repair | Alteration to existing food service establishment including construction of counter, plumbing, electrical and mechanical. No changes to existing structure. Occupancy group B, type ii-b construction. | $650,000 | [101081414](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081414/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1169 S Plymouth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1169-s-plymouth-ct/) | 440 ft NW | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 200 FT., max. Height: 50 FT. Location: all exterior facade elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200481977](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481977/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1169 S Plymouth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1169-s-plymouth-ct/) | 440 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 3300sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: all exterior facade elevations. | $676,500 | [B200481471](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481471/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1133 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1133-s-wabash-ave/) | 660 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC build out of new "molly's cupcakes" in 1st floor existing mixed-use building. Existing B occupancy no change in occupancy as per plans. | $25,000 | [101086067](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086067/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1327 S Plymouth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1327-s-plymouth-ct/) | 820 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: unit f at the panel and on the exterior service. | $2,023 | [B200478395](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478395/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1255 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1255-s-wabash-ave/) | 680 ft SE | Elevator | Modernization of (1) one ewgt passenger elevator, car 1, 2500lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 6 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev007072). Note: scope of work to be on jobsite at time of inspection. | $375,000 | [101085704](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085704/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1101 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1101-s-state-st/) | 740 ft N | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 30 FT., max. Height: 60 FT. Location: soouth elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200474246](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474246/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1101 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1101-s-state-st/) | 740 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 100sq. FT., Excavation =. Location: south elevation. | $152,620 | [B200474231](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474231/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1255 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1255-s-state-st/) | 440 ft S | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 225 FT., max. Height: 200 FT. Location: all exterior facade elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200475022](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475022/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1142 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1142-s-michigan-ave/) | 950 ft E | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 100 FT., max. Height: 80 FT. Location: north elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200470162](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470162/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1322 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1322-s-wabash-ave/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | CBRC 2019:-Interior repairs, includes structural repairs to existing electrical vault in an existing 10-story condo building with m.e.p. Work (construction type: 1b, occupancy type: r2) as per plans | $583,000 | [101074363](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074363/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [1021 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1021-s-state-st/) | 840 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: sections of the west and south exterior walls. | $20,000 | [B200470987](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470987/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [1021 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1021-s-state-st/) | 840 ft N | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 20 FT., max. Height: 42 FT. Location: facade and windows. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200471918](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471918/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [1154 S Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1154-s-clark-st/) | 840 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, replace elevator split system air conditioner. | $15,800 | [B200460639](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200460639/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [1212 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1212-s-michigan-ave/) | 890 ft E | 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), 1 interior common areas, main lobby. | $9,500 | [B200468997](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468997/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [899 S Plymouth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/899-s-plymouth-ct/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Self cert: remodeling of existing dwelling unit.no change to zoning use and structure- electrical only | $50,000 | [101085691](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085691/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [1401 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1401-s-state-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Elevator | Replacement of door operator on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 22-floor, 500fpm, passenger elevator(#1), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100197264) | Not listed | [101089358](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089358/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [1353 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1353-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Elevator | Upgrade on fire service phase i and phase II operation and faid's to comply with current city of chicago 2018 elevator code on one(1) 2000lb capacity, 9-floor, passenger elevator(#1); and one(1) 5000lb capacity, 9-floor, freight elevator(rear), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev014107) | $30,000 | [101089354](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089354/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [1331 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1331-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Other | For permit 101085298: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511309](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511309/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [150 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/150-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 18 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: existing switchgear room. | $10,000 | [B200511106](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511106/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [150 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/150-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 0.25 mi W | Other | Reinstate permit no 101072112 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2027 on permit no 101072112 | Not listed | [101088891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088891/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [8 E 9th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8-e-9th-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 40 FT., max. Height: 300 FT. Location: east and west elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200509505](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509505/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1331 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1331-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Commercial interior renovations of an existing space. No change to building area, height, setbacks. No change to parking or general `business¿ use. New interior walls, doors, casework, finish materials, light fixtures, appliances, and plumbing fixtures to be installed. Existing ahu¿s plumbing servic | $455,350 | [101085298](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085298/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [906 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/906-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Sign | Install a projection sign on the building elevation (aria nail spa) | $1,500 | [101079872](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079872/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [906 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/906-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Sign | Install a set of channel letter sign on the east building elevation. Aria nail spa) | $3,500 | [101079871](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079871/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [899 S Plymouth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/899-s-plymouth-ct/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - interior alterations of existing ground floor business commercial space for expansion of existing restaurant as per plans at existing 27 story residential/ commercial building occupancy groups A-2 / B. Type 1-a construction certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $100,000 | [101078872](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078872/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [1401 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1401-s-state-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: interior floors of attached parking garage. | $8,400 | [B200479210](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479210/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1400 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: in dental office first floor. | $5,000 | [B200479498](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479498/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1305 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1305-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: fire alarm panel replacement - ground floor. | Not listed | [B200471339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471339/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [906 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/906-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: 1st floor and exterior front. | $2,000 | [B200470056](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470056/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [901 S Plymouth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/901-s-plymouth-ct/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 1500sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: existing parking garage. | $430,000 | [B200465404](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465404/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [899 S Plymouth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/899-s-plymouth-ct/) | 0.24 mi N | 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, bathroom in unit #2201. | $23,000 | [B200468570](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468570/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on S State St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1212 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1212-s-state-st/): newest permit Oct 28, 2025
- [1246 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1246-s-state-st/): newest permit Feb 27, 2026
- [1255 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1255-s-state-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026
- [1133 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1133-s-state-st/): newest permit Feb 13, 2025
- [1111 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1111-s-state-st/): newest permit Oct 16, 2024
- [1103 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1103-s-state-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024
- [1101 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1101-s-state-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026
- [1319 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1319-s-state-st/): newest permit Aug 6, 2014
- [1340 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1340-s-state-st/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026
- [1021 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1021-s-state-st/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026

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