# Building permits at 12237 S Harvard Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Dec 8, 2024: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 8, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and backyard. | $2,500 | [B200408123](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200408123/) | | Jul 25, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $40,000 | [B200023622](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200023622/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 7, 2026 | [12251 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12251-s-harvard-ave/) | 140 ft S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 6 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement and 1st floor. | $11,700 | [B200481131](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481131/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [12241 S Yale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12241-s-yale-ave/) | 660 ft E | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, located at rear of home, whereas user will have a caregiver or cell phone during use at alll time, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $25,502 | [101088580](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088580/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [12241 S Yale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12241-s-yale-ave/) | 660 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications: construct a wooden deck, stairs and handrails at the back of the house. | $25,502 | [B200510928](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510928/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [12254 S Princeton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12254-s-princeton-ave/) | 310 ft 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. | $10,500 | [B200473512](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473512/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [12250 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12250-s-wentworth-ave/) | 920 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.2 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #19-0250. | $14,520 | [B200471724](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471724/) | | May 14, 2026 | [12250 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12250-s-wentworth-ave/) | 920 ft E | 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 | [B200470391](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470391/) | | May 11, 2026 | [12139 S Princeton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12139-s-princeton-ave/) | 720 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.97 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $18,243 | [B200468406](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468406/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [12145 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12145-s-wentworth-ave/) | 0.21 mi 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: 8.61 kw. Location: installation of roof mount solar w/ battery. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $22,646 | [B200513586](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513586/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [12322 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12322-s-normal-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.3 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $11,970 | [B200507123](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507123/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [12322 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12322-s-normal-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $15,260 | [B200507121](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507121/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [12322 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12322-s-normal-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior. | $680 | [B200507124](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507124/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [12407 S Princeton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12407-s-princeton-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 7.65 kw. Location: electric room, roof, garage. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $21,000 | [B200477272](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477272/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [12407 S Princeton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12407-s-princeton-ave/) | 0.20 mi 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: 7.65 kw. Location: basement, roof, electric room. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $21,000 | [B200477268](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477268/) | ## 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 S Harvard Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [12251 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12251-s-harvard-ave/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026 - [12125 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12125-s-harvard-ave/): newest permit Feb 24, 2025 - [12047 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12047-s-harvard-ave/): newest permit Jun 9, 2025 - [12458 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12458-s-harvard-ave/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025 - [12627 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12627-s-harvard-ave/): newest permit Mar 10, 2026 - [12638 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12638-s-harvard-ave/): newest permit Apr 23, 2025 - [11830 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11830-s-harvard-ave/): newest permit Jan 7, 2025 - [11826 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11826-s-harvard-ave/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026 - [11533 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11533-s-harvard-ave/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025 - [11442 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11442-s-harvard-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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