# Building permits at 401 E 87th St, Chicago, IL

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Aug 25: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 4039 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 4039 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 5. Location: replace brick on existing gas station. | $8,500 | [B200508666](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508666/) |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Electrical | Replace 4 existing fuel dispensers with 4 new, reusing all existing wiring. No new work, all work after seal-off's | $1,800 | [B100948760](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100948760/) |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Electrical | Repair or replace exit signs, emergency battery lights and smoke detectors. Close all open junction boxes, strap all loose conduits. | $1,600 | [B100914360](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100914360/) |
| May 11, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit #100291193 for interior altration. No electric work. | $5,000 | [100420346](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100420346/) |
| Dec 13, 2011 | Plumbing | Replace pipes & 2 plumbing fixtures. | $20,000 | [100421903](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100421903/) |
| Oct 19, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Reinstate due to architects details on approved drawing were wrong on wall section detail of UL #u418 and detail #u434. Work may now continue. Bl00351 12/1/11.revision to permit # 100291193 to change the general contractor fo record to wjr remodeling. | Not listed | [100415401](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100415401/) |
| Oct 14, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Reinstate due to architects details on approved drwaing were wrong on wall section detail of UL #u418 and detail #u434. Work may now contine. Bl00351 12/1/11.addition to existing gas sation as per plans. | $50,000 | [100291193](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100291193/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [354 E 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/354-e-87th-st/) | 320 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: repair 2 masonry lintels. | $1,440 | [B200510752](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510752/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [8730 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8730-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 310 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 3.8 kw. Array output: 3.96 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0362. | $15,000 | [B200465845](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465845/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [8637 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8637-s-calumet-ave/) | 520 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and common. | $100 | [B200474459](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474459/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [8747 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8747-s-prairie-ave/) | 960 ft SW | 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'-0' '. | $45,995 | [B200476639](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476639/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [8621 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8621-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 470 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 7.38 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $19,022 | [B200474409](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474409/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [8621 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8621-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 470 ft N | 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. | $5,000 | [B200474410](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474410/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [345 E 87th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/345-e-87th-pl/) | 670 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2200 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house and garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018202. | $10,000 | [B200473125](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473125/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [448 E 88th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/448-e-88th-st/) | 770 ft SE | Demolition | Wreck and remove detached frame garage, no replacement. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, garage removal | $4,000 | [B200470101](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470101/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | [8537 S Vernon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8537-s-vernon-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: rear of building. | $1,000 | [B200474624](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474624/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [8551 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8551-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 12 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rear and side outside. | $1,500 | [B200474392](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474392/) |

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