# Building permits at 1215 E 85th St, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Dec 8, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits (10 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 8, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.505 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: solar roof plane for principal house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $21,160 | [B200452692](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200452692/) | | Dec 2, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior. | $5,750 | [B200452691](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200452691/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [8421 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8421-s-kimbark-ave/) | 810 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.95 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $31,505 | [B200511269](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511269/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [8550 S Avalon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8550-s-avalon-ave/) | 510 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: on the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019381. | $12,000 | [B200508213](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508213/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [8425 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8425-s-kimbark-ave/) | 790 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.1 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $20,390 | [B200480235](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480235/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [8425 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8425-s-kimbark-ave/) | 790 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, exterior. | $1,500 | [B200480238](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480238/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [8420 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8420-s-kimbark-ave/) | 770 ft NE | 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 | [B200480179](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480179/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [8420 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8420-s-kimbark-ave/) | 770 ft NE | 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 | [B200480169](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480169/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [8407 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8407-s-kimbark-ave/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basemeny. | $10,500 | [B200479278](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479278/) | | May 18, 2026 | [8442 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8442-s-kimbark-ave/) | 640 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 5 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rear of home and basement. | $2,500 | [B200471160](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471160/) | | May 18, 2026 | [8442 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8442-s-kimbark-ave/) | 640 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior rear of home, basement. | $7,500 | [B200471158](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471158/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 20, 2026 | [8446 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8446-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.75 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $17,825 | [B200477631](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477631/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [8446 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8446-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: service conductor. | $700 | [B200477634](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477634/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [1221 E 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1221-e-87th-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: store front. | $1,850 | [B200476566](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476566/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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