# Building permits at 3631 W 70th St, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jan 13, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 7.02 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $13,338 | [B200410718](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200410718/) |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 5.76 kw. Array output: 7.02 kw. Location: roof planes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $13,338 | [B200398849](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200398849/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | [3737 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3737-w-71st-st/) | 950 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications: construct a wooden deck, stairs and handrails at the front of the house. | $25,752 | [B200516001](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200516001/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [3731 W 70th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3731-w-70th-st/) | 630 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 10.125 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $8,465 | [B200473749](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473749/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [3731 W 70th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3731-w-70th-st/) | 630 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 10.125 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $20,773 | [B200473738](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473738/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [3601 W 70th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3601-w-70th-st/) | 290 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 103'-0' ' (length). Location: outside. | $5,000 | [B200474176](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474176/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [7114 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7114-s-hamlin-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 15. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: church parking lot. | $750 | [B200515184](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515184/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [7143 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7143-s-ridgeway-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC erect new 1 story rear wood deck on an existing single family residence. Occupancy code R-5, construction type IIIA. | $10,000 | [101086859](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086859/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [7114 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7114-s-hamlin-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Temporary structure: new installation. Stage/platform - assembly - 480 SQ. FT. Electrical work = no. Non-sewer toilets: 0. Install date: 8/7/2026; removal date: 8/10/2026. | Not listed | [B200474216](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474216/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [7114 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7114-s-hamlin-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 15. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: church parking lot. | $1,000 | [B200469672](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469672/) |

## 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 70th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [3630 W 70th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3630-w-70th-st/): newest permit Apr 17, 2026
- [3601 W 70th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3601-w-70th-st/): newest permit Jun 13, 2026
- [3731 W 70th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3731-w-70th-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [2414 W 70th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2414-w-70th-st/): newest permit Dec 30, 2025
- [2124 W 70th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2124-w-70th-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [415 W 70th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/415-w-70th-st/): newest permit May 6, 2026
- [150 W 70th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/150-w-70th-st/): newest permit May 21, 2026

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