# Building permits at 221 E 121st Pl, Chicago, IL Eight permits on record here. The newest, May 8: Fire alarm: new system. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 8, 2026 | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101075476. Affects: 48 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: entire building. | Not listed | [B200468627](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468627/) | | Dec 16, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. Indian trails - level 2 alterations. Renovation of all 60 residential units including mechanical, electrical and plumbing, along with finish updates, renovation of all common corridors including finishes and electrical items. Roof replacement, new fence, new wall packs and light poles. | $7,881,109 | [101075476](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075476/) | | Nov 11, 2025 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement utility room. | $22,432 | [B200449420](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200449420/) | | Nov 16, 2023 | Electrical | Correct electrical violations | $1,000 | [B101038689](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101038689/) | | Mar 3, 2022 | Electrical | Code violation repairs | $5,000 | [B100960967](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100960967/) | | Nov 7, 2018 | Elevator | Modernization(new controllers,power units,door equipment, and fixtures) & cylinder replacement for two(2) 2000lb capacity,150fpm, 6 stop hydraulic passenger elevators pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev008406) | $378,000 | [100792059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100792059/) | | Jul 1, 2015 | Elevator | Replace hydraulic power unit on (1) 1500# cap., 6-stop, passenger elevator (#1-east). (EV008406) | $10,000 | [100602831](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100602831/) | | Jan 4, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Install like windows & install foam in walls. | $179,000 | [100472739](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100472739/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 8, 2026 | [12141 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12141-s-indiana-ave/) | 220 ft SW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101075482. Affects: 48 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: entire building. | Not listed | [B200468618](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468618/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [12020 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12020-s-indiana-ave/) | 840 ft N | Other | For permit 100981320: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511419](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511419/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [12020 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12020-s-indiana-ave/) | 840 ft N | Other | For permit 100981320: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200510832](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510832/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [12020 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12020-s-indiana-ave/) | 840 ft N | Other | For permit 100981320: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200506879](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506879/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [12020 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12020-s-indiana-ave/) | 840 ft N | Other | Reinstate permit no 100981320 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2027 on permit no 100981320. Separate admin change require to update gencon | Not listed | [101087354](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087354/) | | May 8, 2026 | [251 E 121st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/251-e-121st-pl/) | 290 ft E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101075479. Affects: 48 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: entire building. | Not listed | [B200468620](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468620/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 4, 2026 | [151 E 123rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/151-e-123rd-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal 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 homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $15,260 | [B200480039](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480039/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [151 E 123rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/151-e-123rd-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, meter, exterior. | $6,500 | [B200480047](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480047/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [12224 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12224-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 86'-0' ' (length). Chain link fence - 4'-0' ' (height) x 40'-0' ' (length). Location: side-front yard and back yard.. | $10,391 | [B200474808](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474808/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [12054 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12054-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 7 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 n | $2,000 | [B200472422](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472422/) | ## 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 E 121st Pl with permits, nearest house number first: - [251 E 121st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/251-e-121st-pl/): newest permit May 8, 2026 - [145 E 121st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/145-e-121st-pl/): newest permit Mar 24, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-09 08:58 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. 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