# Building permits at 12613 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Jan 3, 2018: Interior renovation of the existing 1.5 story brick single family house. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits (12 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 3, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of the existing 1.5 story brick single family house. | $50,000 | [100732692](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100732692/) | ## 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), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 16, 2026 | [12616 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12616-s-emerald-ave/) | 90 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal 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 home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,970 | [B200477901](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477901/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [12616 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12616-s-emerald-ave/) | 90 ft SW | 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 | [B200477905](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477905/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [12548 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12548-s-wallace-st/) | 950 ft E | Elevator | Installation of (1) one curved indoor stairlift, 400lbs capacity, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $17,365 | [101089142](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089142/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [12517 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12517-s-lowe-ave/) | 900 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020788. | $8,000 | [B200479609](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479609/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [12655 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12655-s-lowe-ave/) | 790 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 11.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: southside of home. | $1,000 | [B200477668](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477668/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [12655 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12655-s-lowe-ave/) | 790 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 0.00645 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $4,515 | [B200477664](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477664/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [12655 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12655-s-lowe-ave/) | 790 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 0.00645 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $4,515 | [B200477645](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477645/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [12548 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12548-s-wallace-st/) | 950 ft E | 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 | [B200477739](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477739/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [12548 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12548-s-wallace-st/) | 950 ft E | 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 | [B200477738](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477738/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [12530 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12530-s-lowe-ave/) | 750 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1100 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house roof only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020788. | $8,000 | [B200473801](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473801/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [12512 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12512-s-lowe-ave/) | 880 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house and detached garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020788. | $12,000 | [B200473703](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473703/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 29, 2026 | [557 W 126th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/557-w-126th-pl/) | 0.19 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1385 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house roof only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020788. | $9,000 | [B200476633](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476633/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [550 W 126th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/550-w-126th-st/) | 0.20 mi E | 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 | [B200472752](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472752/) | ## 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 Emerald Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [12616 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12616-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026 - [12450 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12450-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 6, 2025 - [12432 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12432-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026 - [12410 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12410-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025 - [12311 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12311-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Dec 10, 2025 - [12254 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12254-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026 - [12239 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12239-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit May 13, 2025 - [12026 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12026-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Dec 19, 2025 - [11941 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11941-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 7, 2024 - [11245 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11245-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Sep 8, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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