# Building permits at 160 W 87th St, Chicago, IL

14 permits on record here. The newest, Nov 27, 2024: Revision to previously approved permit: scope of work change: purpose of revision submittal is a new door. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Revision to previously approved permit: scope of work change: purpose of revision submittal is a new door with panic hardware to be added in path of egress due to employee safety concerns. | $2,000 | [101061504](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101061504/) |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC: Self-cert: renovation of an existing starbucks coffee drive thru. Scope to include: new interior partitions, equipment, fixtures, finishes. Exterior patio furniture, all signage under separate permit as per plans. | $800,000 | [101049613](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101049613/) |
| May 26, 2017 | Electrical | Low voltage wiring | $1,000 | [B100707800](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100707800/) |
| Apr 11, 2017 | Electrical | Interior data cable runs | $1,200 | [B100699966](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100699966/) |
| Apr 4, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert. Interior renovation of existing coffee shop. F - mercantile. Coffee shop. | $300,000 | [100689644](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100689644/) |
| Aug 7, 2015 | Electrical | Remove existing speaker pedestal to install new display enclosure panel | $1,000 | [B100608414](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100608414/) |
| Jun 9, 2006 | Sign | Northwest corner of lot 387532 | Not listed | [100117169](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100117169/) |
| Jun 9, 2006 | Sign | North side of lot 387531 | Not listed | [100117168](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100117168/) |
| Jun 9, 2006 | Sign | West building elevation 387529 | Not listed | [100117167](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100117167/) |
| Jun 9, 2006 | Sign | West bldg elevation 387529 | Not listed | [100117166](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100117166/) |
| Jun 9, 2006 | Sign | East blydg elevation 387528 | Not listed | [100117165](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100117165/) |
| Jun 9, 2006 | Sign | South side of lot 387527 | Not listed | [100117147](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100117147/) |
| Apr 25, 2006 | Electrical | Installation of one interiro mounted sign | Not listed | [B100108895](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100108895/) |
| Mar 29, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Interior & exterior alterations (including a drive-thru) to an existing tenant space on the first floor as per plans. -Conditional permit, subject to field verification. | $50,000 | [100096071](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100096071/) |

## 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), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | [208 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/208-w-87th-st/) | 170 ft W | Sign | Remove and dispose cloud signs & install set of channel letters \| west elevation | $4,725 | [101082869](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082869/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [208 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/208-w-87th-st/) | 170 ft W | Sign | Remove and dispose cloud signs & install set of channel letters | $4,725 | [101082425](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082425/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [208 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/208-w-87th-st/) | 170 ft W | Sign | Remove and dispose cloud signs & install sets of channel letters | $4,725 | [101078231](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078231/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [120 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/120-w-87th-st/) | 260 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 rooftop packaged unit(bryant legacy model 582lp06a110a2ubpa roof). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop. | $26,346 | [B200514132](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514132/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [112 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/112-w-87th-st/) | 310 ft E | Other | For permit 101084810: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200507952](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507952/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [120 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/120-w-87th-st/) | 260 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 800 amp service disconnecting means with 60 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 50. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: inside store. | $10,000 | [B200481936](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481936/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [120 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/120-w-87th-st/) | 260 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration of an existing tenant on the ground floor of an existing retail center for midwest express. Work to include demo, new partitions, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC as were plans. B- business, IIB construction | $250,000 | [101086606](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086606/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [112 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/112-w-87th-st/) | 310 ft E | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Interior remodel of former ross department store within suite k in existing 1-story masonry strip center. Build out includes installation of 48 pedicure chairs, 2 clothes washers, 1 tank and 4 tankless water heaters, utility sink, 3 staff sinks, 2 new accessible toilet rooms, 5 hand sinks. | $750,000 | [101084810](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084810/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [120 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/120-w-87th-st/) | 260 ft E | Sign | Midwest express clinic: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (nortrh elevation facing parking lot) - 2'-5" h x 29'-0" W (70 SQ ft) | $7,500 | [101083593](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083593/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [120 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/120-w-87th-st/) | 260 ft E | Sign | Mec kids: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (west elevation facing parking lot) - 2'-8" h x 11'-9" W (31 SQ ft) | $5,000 | [101083592](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083592/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [120 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/120-w-87th-st/) | 260 ft E | Sign | Midwest express clinic: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (west elevation facing parking lot) - 2'-5" h x 29'-0" W (70 SQ ft) | $7,500 | [101083591](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083591/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [120 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/120-w-87th-st/) | 260 ft E | Sign | Midwest express clinic: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (w 87th st elevation) - 3'-10" h x 18'-7" W (71 SQ ft) | $7,500 | [101083590](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083590/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [115 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/115-w-87th-st/) | 300 ft E | Alteration or repair | Scps-2019 CBRC: revise to existing permit application #101056688-see revised 41. Relocate mechanical room #1 and restroom #1 and #22. Provide 4 additional hand sinks3. Add 1 sewage ejector pump at mechanical room #3 (occupancy-b existing nail salon, construction type:ii b) as per plans | $30,000 | [101081834](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081834/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W 87th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [120 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/120-w-87th-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [115 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/115-w-87th-st/): newest permit May 18, 2026
- [205 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/205-w-87th-st/): newest permit Apr 21, 2026
- [113 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/113-w-87th-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [208 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/208-w-87th-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026
- [112 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/112-w-87th-st/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026
- [105 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/105-w-87th-st/): newest permit Oct 4, 2024
- [541 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/541-w-87th-st/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025
- [612 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/612-w-87th-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026
- [756 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/756-w-87th-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026

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