# Building permits at 3700 W 79th Pl, Chicago, IL

Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Nov 20, 2024: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 10.53 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $20,007 | [B200405941](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200405941/) |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: meter. | $3,550 | [B200404821](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200404821/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [3788 W Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3788-w-myrick-st/) | 960 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.5 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $30,650 | [B200514631](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514631/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [3618 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3618-w-79th-pl/) | 460 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 7.505 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $19,256 | [B200514258](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514258/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [3788 W Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3788-w-myrick-st/) | 960 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, exterior. | $4,500 | [B200514630](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514630/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [3618 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3618-w-79th-pl/) | 460 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, service feeder, main panel. | $1,500 | [B200514274](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514274/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [3804 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3804-w-79th-pl/) | 710 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 889 SQ. FT. Roof covering: metal roof shingles. Location: roof home. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020004. | $32,311 | [B200513585](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513585/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [3619 W 80th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3619-w-80th-st/) | 610 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-6' '. | $35,529 | [B200512349](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512349/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [3772 W Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3772-w-myrick-st/) | 820 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 14.85 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $33,215 | [B200510531](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510531/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [3757 W 78th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3757-w-78th-pl/) | 830 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.05 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $29,795 | [B200507845](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507845/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [3527 W 80th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3527-w-80th-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: back of the house. | $3,200 | [B200513620](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513620/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [3816 W Myrick St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3816-w-myrick-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Other | For permit 101073657: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200509604](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509604/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [3531 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3531-w-79th-pl/) | 0.19 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 45'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard fence. | $500 | [B200508893](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508893/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [3835 W 80th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3835-w-80th-pl/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor bathroom. | $25,000 | [B200509058](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509058/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [3533 W 80th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3533-w-80th-pl/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 16 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: backyard. | $2,315 | [B200477418](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477418/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [3800 W 78th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3800-w-78th-pl/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electrical service. | $2,000 | [B200471813](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471813/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W 79th Pl with permits, nearest house number first:

- [3643 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3643-w-79th-pl/): newest permit Jun 13, 2025
- [3638 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3638-w-79th-pl/): newest permit Apr 28, 2025
- [3618 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3618-w-79th-pl/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026
- [3801 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3801-w-79th-pl/): newest permit Dec 6, 2024
- [3804 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3804-w-79th-pl/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026
- [3835 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3835-w-79th-pl/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026
- [3531 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3531-w-79th-pl/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026
- [4443 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4443-w-79th-pl/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024
- [4543 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4543-w-79th-pl/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026
- [2542 W 79th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2542-w-79th-pl/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025

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