# Building permits at 205 W 87th St, Chicago, IL

42 permits on record here. The newest, Apr 21: Self-cert 2019 CBRC interior expansion of existing 3,367 sq.ft. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC interior expansion of existing 3,367 sq.ft. Nail salon within suite f into adjacent former retail space suite g 2,416 sq.ft., within existing 1-story strip center. Work includes installation of 14 plumbed pedicure chairs, 2 hand sinks, 2 toilet rooms, 1 washer and dryer, 1 mop si | $185,000 | [101078786](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078786/) |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm inteiror work only # 404909927 job # 121465112 | $539 | [B101040450](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101040450/) |
| Oct 16, 2023 | Other | Replace (1) exhaust fan on roof. | Not listed | [101035479](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101035479/) |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replaceing (1) existing rooftop unit "like for like"with one lennox 12 1/2 ton rooftop unit, self contained, air cooled, r410a. | Not listed | [101022180](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101022180/) |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Other | Replace (1) roof top unit for suite E. | Not listed | [101022169](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101022169/) |
| May 2, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Self cert. Comm. - 2019 CBRC - Revision to permit 100959305 - new rtu and revised lighting and finishes for tenant mercantile suite as shown on plans. Existing and planned occupancy group m mercantile; construction type ii-b. Czo 17-17-0104z retail sales, general | $25,000 | [100967372](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100967372/) |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Self cert comm. - 2019 CBRC - Alterations to existing retail mercantile suite per attached plans. Construction type IIB, occupancy type existing and proposed type m mercantile, zoning 17-17-0104-z retail sales | $145,000 | [100959305](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100959305/) |
| Jul 13, 2020 | Electrical | Reuse/test 30 cat5e cables | $1,500 | [B100881554](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100881554/) |
| May 29, 2020 | Electrical | Minor interior refresh of an existing t-mobile store in chicago, IL. | $1,000 | [B100876137](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100876137/) |
| Jul 11, 2019 | Other | Replace (1) roof top unit. | Not listed | [100830051](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100830051/) |
| Jul 9, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace one rooftop unit with one, 12.5 ton, air cooled, self-contained, r410a, carrier rooftop unit, serving tenant space 205c. | Not listed | [100829578](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100829578/) |
| Jun 28, 2018 | Sign | Building sign reading "dd's discounts" "ladies,kids,men,shoes,home" on north elevation | $5,000 | [100755315](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100755315/) |
| Jun 26, 2018 | Sign | Blade sign on north side of lot reading "dds discount" | $1,649 | [100757169](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100757169/) |
| May 16, 2018 | Sign | Tenant panels on pylon sign on north side of lot. | $3,000 | [100755308](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100755308/) |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Interior buildout of an existing commercial space for use as a new nail salon. | $60,000 | [100739910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100739910/) |
| Mar 14, 2017 | Sign | Front (northeast) elevation: 15' x 6'-6" led illuminated channel letters "dtlr - your fashion...your lifestyle!" | $5,600 | [100683612](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100683612/) |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Electrical | Sound system | $800 | [B100692491](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100692491/) |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to an existing retail store; work to include installation of exterior rear door, plumbing fixture replacement, duct and electrical work per plans. Certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections | Not listed | [100666839](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100666839/) |
| Dec 6, 2016 | Electrical | T-mobile 130-45013-20 low voltage permit for low voltage camera installation | $929 | [B100682416](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100682416/) |
| Oct 28, 2014 | Sign | Installation of one new set of tenant panels facing east and west off of W. 87Th street | $300 | [100557194](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100557194/) |
| Oct 28, 2014 | Sign | Installation of one new wall sign facing SW towards W. 87Th street | $2,000 | [100557193](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100557193/) |
| Sep 24, 2014 | Sign | Installation of one (1) set of illuminated channel letters | $5,000 | [100552759](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100552759/) |
| Oct 31, 2012 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 340-16952-01 sm busi | $149 | [B100464955](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100464955/) |
| Mar 12, 2012 | Electrical | Install 2-30amp condensors | Not listed | [B100431353](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100431353/) |
| Aug 5, 2011 | Electrical | Replacing electrical and low voltage devices. Mcw job #11805-12 | $5,000 | [B100405773](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100405773/) |
| Mar 31, 2011 | Sign | Installation of the dots led channel letter sign. | $500 | [100382452](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100382452/) |
| Oct 26, 2010 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage cables for telephones 6 locations temporary wire friends of sheldon sherman 773-732=2122 floor 1 n1655002798 | $500 | [B100368659](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100368659/) |
| Dec 9, 2008 | Electrical | Install 12 track lights. | $1,200 | [B100268581](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100268581/) |
| Sep 17, 2007 | Sign | Nsi signs to install one 13'-5" x 1-6" illuminated channel letter set on a raceway to the front elevation. Nsi signs to make final connection only. | $1,500 | [100181861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100181861/) |
| Aug 31, 2007 | Sign | Tmobile tenant panels double faced pylon | $800 | [100180075](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100180075/) |
| Aug 31, 2007 | Sign | T-mobile illuminated channel letters flush mount | $1,600 | [100180059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100180059/) |
| Aug 8, 2007 | Sign | Install flush mounted channel letters to read beddding experts | $5,500 | [100180406](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100180406/) |
| Jul 16, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Interior build out for new captain hooks restaurant | $108,000 | [100174177](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100174177/) |
| Jun 25, 2007 | Sign | Installation of the store front channel letter sign. | $500 | [100173954](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100173954/) |
| Jun 12, 2007 | Sign | Front elevation (south) install plex face led illuminated channel letters on background panel within existing framed aluminum clad opening on fascia. | $740 | [100171260](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100171260/) |
| May 10, 2007 | Electrical | Extending the dmarc with (1) 25 pair cable & (1) cat 5 cable. Install approx (32) cat 5 cables for voice and data. | $2,000 | [B100176117](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100176117/) |
| Apr 17, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of 3,000 SQ. FT. Of existing mercantile space in suite c. | $135,000 | [100166588](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100166588/) |
| Apr 12, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Tenant interior build-out for mechantile occupancy as per plans (conditional permit subject to field inspection) | $125,000 | [100163764](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100163764/) |
| Apr 11, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Interior tenant build out for new eyeware outlet. | $100,000 | [100159068](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100159068/) |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to 1st floor tenant space, suite h for new retail store as per plans. | $37,867 | [100162642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100162642/) |
| Nov 24, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Interior build-out of 1st time existing white box retail spaces at single story building. Tenant build-out of units a, B, c, d, E, f, g, h, & j - conditional permit subject to field inspection | $600,000 | [100144235](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100144235/) |
| Sep 22, 2006 | New building | Erect new 40,756 sqft single story masonry IIIB construction commercial building shell with storefront (to include plumbing, ventilation and electrical) | $800,000 | [100138735](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100138735/) |

## 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/) | 85 ft NW | 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/) | 85 ft NW | 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/) | 85 ft NW | 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/) | 400 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/) | 450 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/) | 400 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/) | 400 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/) | 450 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/) | 400 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/) | 400 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/) | 400 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/) | 400 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/) | 420 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:

- [208 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/208-w-87th-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026
- [160 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/160-w-87th-st/): newest permit Nov 27, 2024
- [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
- [113 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/113-w-87th-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [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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