# Building permits at 1640 E 87th St, Chicago, IL

11 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 8: Self-cert 2019 CBRC - revision to permit #101073616 to update electrical branch circuits. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits (14 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC - revision to permit #101073616 to update electrical branch circuits | $50,000 | [101087931](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087931/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Sign | 58 Sq/ft illuminated wall sign; south elevation; shopeechicago.com | $4,000 | [101087342](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087342/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Sign | 35 Sq/ft illuminated wall sign; south elevation; shoe gallery | $4,000 | [101086987](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086987/) |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 crbc - renovation of retail space at an existing one story brick and frame commercial building | $200,000 | [101073616](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073616/) |
| Oct 11, 2018 | Roofing | Recoat/recover/overlay roof (no tear off)(no mep)(no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections | $32,179 | [100787702](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100787702/) |
| Mar 10, 2015 | Sign | Essential elements awning | $4,500 | [100565031](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100565031/) |
| Dec 24, 2014 | Sign | Essential elements wall letters above entrance | $6,500 | [100559129](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100559129/) |
| Aug 27, 2014 | Other | Replace aluminum storefront. All work sae | $20,550 | [100557648](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100557648/) |
| Aug 22, 2014 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace (1) furnace. | Not listed | [100556942](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100556942/) |
| Aug 21, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Replace the existing condensing unit with one rheem 4 ton condensing unit, remote, air cooled, r410a, located at grade. The condensing unit serves retail sales. | Not listed | [100556795](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100556795/) |
| Jul 31, 2013 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 340-18462-01 sm busi | $1,729 | [B100501143](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100501143/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | [1649 E 86th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1649-e-86th-st/) | 590 ft N | 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/) | 800 ft NW | 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/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1721 E 86th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1721-e-86th-pl/) | 520 ft NE | 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/) |
| Jul 11, 2026 | [8754 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8754-s-stony-island-ave/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: exterior installing 9 camera systems. | $2,000 | [B200478299](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478299/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [8814 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8814-s-east-end-ave/) | 890 ft S | 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 | [B200475110](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475110/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [8814 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8814-s-east-end-ave/) | 890 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rooftop. | $1,000 | [B200472007](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472007/) |
| Jun 14, 2026 | [8625 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8625-s-stony-island-ave/) | 520 ft NW | 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 7, 2026 | [8801 S Ridgeland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8801-s-ridgeland-ave/) | 910 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 8 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 12. Lighting outlets: 8. Specific location: 200a svc; meter/socket; panels; branch/garage. | $12,733 | [B200469734](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469734/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [8548 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8548-s-stony-island-ave/) | 970 ft NW | 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 24, 2026 | [8722 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8722-s-constance-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Location: installation of roof mount solar panels w/ battery. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $14,758 | [B200511623](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511623/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [8722 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8722-s-constance-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: upgrade the utility meter socket to a new 200a sin. | $2,000 | [B200511625](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511625/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1744 E 85th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1744-e-85th-pl/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [8810 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8810-s-stony-island-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 7500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019644. | $69,300 | [B200481396](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481396/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [8721 S Constance Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8721-s-constance-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Other | Reinstate permit#101052907 inspection must be scheduled by march, 2027 | Not listed | [101086058](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086058/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [8830 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8830-s-east-end-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 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 | [B200474995](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474995/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [8830 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8830-s-east-end-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: rooftop. | $1,000 | [B200472917](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472917/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-04 11:32 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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