# Building permits at 1701 W 85th St, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 31, 2024: New detached wood frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 31, 2024 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $26,107 | [B200404134](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200404134/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [1643 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1643-w-85th-st/) | 220 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement and outside on wall. | $1,500 | [B200512224](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512224/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | [8354 S Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8354-s-paulina-st/) | 780 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $15,260 | [B200511762](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511762/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [8354 S Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8354-s-paulina-st/) | 780 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, exterior. | $1,500 | [B200511765](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511765/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [8351 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8351-s-marshfield-ave/) | 900 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.45 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,950 | [B200508208](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508208/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [8545 S Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8545-s-hermitage-ave/) | 520 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2007 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: on top of the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02017. | $13,483 | [B200510050](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510050/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [8548 S Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8548-s-hermitage-ave/) | 600 ft SW | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, located in rear of home whereas user shall have the assistance of a caregiver or a cell phone at all times during use, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $18,000 | [101087409](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087409/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [8554 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8554-s-marshfield-ave/) | 630 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: interior remodeling and alterations, replace front and rear landing and stairs to the 1st floor for an existing 2 story brick single family house with basement as per plans. | $85,000 | [101083675](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083675/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [8535 S Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8535-s-hermitage-ave/) | 440 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x18'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $28,391 | [B200480145](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480145/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [8542 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8542-s-marshfield-ave/) | 520 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 cbrc- dormer addtion and interior renovation of an existing 1 story plus basement brick single family residence. Existing R-5 occupancy, no change in occupancy | $200,000 | [101083043](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083043/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [8618 S Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8618-s-wood-st/) | 0.21 mi 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 meter upgrade. | $10,000 | [B200515279](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515279/) | | Sep 12, 2026 | [8450 S Honore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8450-s-honore-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 4 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $300 | [B200511414](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511414/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [8618 S Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8618-s-wood-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 5.85 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $20,667 | [B200508152](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508152/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [8327 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8327-s-marshfield-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof area. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02049. | $10,615 | [B200480848](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480848/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [8631 S Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8631-s-wood-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 4.95 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $22,155 | [B200478787](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478787/) | | Jun 21, 2026 | [8450 S Honore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8450-s-honore-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement and backyard side. | $2,000 | [B200475603](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475603/) | | May 28, 2026 | [8453 S Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8453-s-wolcott-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.74 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $15,906 | [B200471178](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471178/) | ## 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 85th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1717 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1717-w-85th-st/): newest permit Oct 16, 2025 - [1643 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1643-w-85th-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026 - [1913 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1913-w-85th-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2024 - [2700 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2700-w-85th-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026 - [2707 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2707-w-85th-st/): newest permit Mar 26, 2025 - [3037 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3037-w-85th-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026 - [3157 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3157-w-85th-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2025 - [3261 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3261-w-85th-st/): newest permit Oct 28, 2025 - [3301 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3301-w-85th-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025 - [3344 W 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3344-w-85th-st/): newest permit Jul 1, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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