# Building permits at 1626 E 85th St, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 9, 2025: Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 62 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $7,000 | [B200439780](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200439780/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

20 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | [1649 E 86th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1649-e-86th-st/) | 780 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 125'-0' ' (length). Location: side and rear yards. | $7,946 | [B200509999](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509999/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [8555 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8555-s-stony-island-ave/) | 700 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3740 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roof only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018206. | $30,000 | [B200507781](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507781/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1744 E 85th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1744-e-85th-pl/) | 910 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 30. Lighting outlets: 20. Specific location: basement. | $16,840 | [B200511618](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511618/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [1621 E 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1621-e-84th-st/) | 590 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1421 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: on top of the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02017. | $11,740 | [B200510252](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510252/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [8356 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8356-s-stony-island-ave/) | 810 ft NW | Sign | Installing illuminated wall sign' south elevation; 12 sq/ft; dream big | $3,500 | [101085733](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085733/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [8356 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8356-s-stony-island-ave/) | 810 ft NW | Sign | Installing illuminated wall sign' east elevation; 24 sq/ft; dream big | $4,000 | [101085730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085730/) |
| Jul 25, 2026 | [1535 E 84th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1535-e-84th-pl/) | 700 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: rehab & partial remodel,all new MEP - existing & proposed: household living, single family, type 3a, 1.5-story, brick and frame building. Proposed rear open frame deck. | $120,000 | [101084690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084690/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [1650 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1650-e-85th-st/) | 250 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $15,260 | [B200475980](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475980/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [1535 E 84th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1535-e-84th-pl/) | 700 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: whole house. | $1,000 | [B200478564](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478564/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [1512 E 84th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1512-e-84th-pl/) | 940 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 5.32 kw. Array output: 6.3 kw. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $19,866 | [B200476053](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476053/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [1650 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1650-e-85th-st/) | 250 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior. | $1,100 | [B200475983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475983/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1745 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1745-e-85th-st/) | 850 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations and attic buildout in existing 1.5-story single-family residence with basement. Addition of bedroom, walk-in closet, mechanical room, and two attic bedrooms. No change to building footprint or number of dwelling units (1 du). Approx. Building height 23'-4". (Occup | $110,000 | [101081040](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081040/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [8548 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8548-s-stony-island-ave/) | 740 ft SW | Sign | Installing a new 1 sided box sign on wall. | $3,500 | [100975352](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100975352/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [8451 S Cregier Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8451-s-cregier-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 13.95 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $36,505 | [B200512167](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512167/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1721 E 86th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1721-e-86th-pl/) | 0.23 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $29,730 | [B200509245](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509245/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [8512 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8512-s-blackstone-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 26. Lighting outlets: 12. Specific location: rehab house. | $100 | [B200481722](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481722/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [1743 E 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1743-e-84th-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - a complete interior remodel of an existing single family residence including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.as per plans certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $40,000 | [101079606](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079606/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1517 E 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1517-e-84th-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: exterior wall. | $5,000 | [B200475686](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475686/) |
| Jun 14, 2026 | [8625 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8625-s-stony-island-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 1st floor. | $4,500 | [B200474589](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474589/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [8512 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8512-s-blackstone-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and plumbing in kitchen and bathroom only (no electrical work, no mechanical work under this permit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), | $100 | [B200470552](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470552/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 18:49 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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