# Building permits at 1406 W 72nd Pl, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.1M alteration or repair at 7311 S Ashland Ave, permitted Jul 7. One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 20, 2025: Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 20, 2025 | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $32,600 | [B101072600](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101072600/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [1459 W 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1459-w-72nd-st/) | 590 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove existing enclosed rear porch and construct new wood deck and stairs in the same location. Remodel walls of existing frame garage with some new sheathing, one new window, and all new siding. Electrical work includes new receptacles for both deck and garage. New and existing occu | $9,000 | [101084065](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084065/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [1320 W 73rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1320-w-73rd-st/) | 440 ft SE | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $32,700 | [B101085516](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085516/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [1318 W 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1318-w-72nd-st/) | 450 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1783 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01966. | $12,910 | [B200510757](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510757/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [1514 W 72nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1514-w-72nd-pl/) | 970 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 14.4 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $32,360 | [B200481884](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481884/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [1514 W 72nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1514-w-72nd-pl/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 225 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $1,500 | [B200481885](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481885/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1470 W 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1470-w-72nd-st/) | 740 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 140 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $5,000 | [B200469810](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469810/) | | May 26, 2026 | [1449 W 73rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1449-w-73rd-pl/) | 850 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: second floor dormer legalization at east & west elevation to an existing single family residence in a 2-story frame building w/ basement, repairs to an existing front porch & new 6 FT high wood fence per site plan and 2-car frame garage (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction) - * | $900,000 | [101080077](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080077/) | | May 19, 2026 | [1253 W 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1253-w-72nd-st/) | 890 ft E | Other | Reinstate permit no 101055135 must begin work and or request inspection no later than agust 2026 on permit no 101055135 | Not listed | [101083693](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083693/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [1514 W 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1514-w-72nd-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, exterior. | $4,000 | [B200511630](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511630/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [1458 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1458-w-71st-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 10 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: basement. | $1,000 | [B200480690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480690/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [1280 W 74th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1280-w-74th-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Elevator | Installation of (1) one vertical platform wheelchair lift at the front of the home, 750lbs capacity @ 9fpm, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $25,900 | [101086310](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086310/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [1514 W 73rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1514-w-73rd-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to replace damaged drywal, electrical and finishes. No work to existing plumbing within sfr.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), electrical and drywall | $29,500 | [B200475606](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475606/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [1280 W 74th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1280-w-74th-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications: construct a wooden deck, stairs and handrails at the front of the house. | $25,900 | [B200479158](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479158/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [7311 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7311-s-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of nonload bearing partitions and m.e.p. Systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on renovation permit no. 101077869. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), first floor. | $1,068,812 | [B200476087](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476087/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1514 W 73rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1514-w-73rd-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 6 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor & basement. | $750 | [B200472121](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472121/) | | May 27, 2026 | [1458 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1458-w-71st-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rooftop. | $500 | [B200471749](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471749/) | | May 27, 2026 | [7157 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7157-s-ashland-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior & exterior alterations to existing 2 story brick building w/ basement. 1 D.U. & 1 Retail space. Relocate rear wood stairs. Arch, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration per plans. | $120,000 | [101082382](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082382/) | ## 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 72nd Pl with permits, nearest house number first: - [1305 W 72nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1305-w-72nd-pl/): newest permit Nov 6, 2025 - [1514 W 72nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1514-w-72nd-pl/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026 - [1520 W 72nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1520-w-72nd-pl/): newest permit Oct 16, 2025 - [1272 W 72nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1272-w-72nd-pl/): newest permit Dec 6, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-12 07:27 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. 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