# Building permits at 2939 E 97th St, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 21: Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $32,800 | [B101086426](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086426/) |
| Apr 29, 2016 | Electrical | 2939 E 97Th st chicago, IL 60617 meter socket retrofit only | $5,000 | [B100647371](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100647371/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | [9720 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9720-s-exchange-ave/) | 210 ft S | Other | For permit 101081545: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200507256](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507256/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [9644 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9644-s-exchange-ave/) | 230 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1633 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main dwelling and garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018154. | $32,597 | [B200474950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474950/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [9710 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9710-s-exchange-ave/) | 120 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 3.2 kw. Array output: 0.088 kw. Location: roof of main house structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0120. | $28,000 | [B200471893](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471893/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [9720 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9720-s-exchange-ave/) | 210 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: new front and rear wood stairs for existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry, 26' ht., 2-unit building with attic (no interior work) (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction). | $10,000 | [101081545](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081545/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | [9723 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9723-s-escanaba-ave/) | 440 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations and repairs to correct existing structural conditions in the basement of an existing residential building. Scope of work is limited to repair and replacement of existing damaged basement floor joists, same as existing (s.a.e.), and localized foundation wall repairs where existin | $5,000 | [101079165](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079165/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2922 E 98th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2922-e-98th-st/) | 590 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x24'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $22,000 | [B200477292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477292/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [9626 S Baltimore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9626-s-baltimore-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $35,000 | [B101083599](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083599/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [9830 S Commercial Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9830-s-commercial-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: garage. | $2,000 | [B200471279](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471279/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 11:05 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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