# Building permits at 2537 E 96th St, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Feb 19, 2025: New detached wood frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 6 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 19, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x16'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $12,000 | [B200398464](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200398464/) | | Dec 24, 2014 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4012-67296 | Not listed | [B100574475](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100574475/) | | May 15, 2014 | Electrical | Install new 200 amp service and upgrade all electrical wiring per city code | $1,000 | [B100539333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100539333/) | | Apr 23, 2014 | Alteration or repair | INT. Remodeling to a single family residence per plans | $500 | [100537285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100537285/) | | Jul 7, 2007 | Electrical | Replace service riser 100amp | Not listed | [B000092136](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B000092136/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 6 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 27, 2026 | [9529 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9529-s-colfax-ave/) | 700 ft NE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, mechanic shop. | $3,800 | [B200481492](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481492/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [9728 S Torrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9728-s-torrence-ave/) | 960 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 7.38 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $19,022 | [B200478155](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478155/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [9728 S Torrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9728-s-torrence-ave/) | 960 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter. | $1,500 | [B200478158](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478158/) | | May 12, 2026 | [9529 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9529-s-colfax-ave/) | 700 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: main floor. | $3,000 | [B200469545](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469545/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [9801 S Calhoun Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9801-s-calhoun-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Other | Reinstate permit no 100939097 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2027 on permit no 100939097 | Not listed | [101089038](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089038/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [9753 S Yates Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9753-s-yates-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement & back yard. | $17,384 | [B200478516](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478516/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 96th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [2221 E 96th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2221-e-96th-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026 - [2219 E 96th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2219-e-96th-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025 - [2214 E 96th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2214-e-96th-st/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026 - [3051 E 96th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3051-e-96th-st/): newest permit Mar 26, 2025 - [3141 E 96th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3141-e-96th-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-07 01:13 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. 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