# Building permits at 409 E 81st St, Chicago, IL

Four permits on record here. The newest, Mar 11: Spr 2019 CBRC repair of existing exterior california style 2 story metal and concrete balcony stair system to. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits (14 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC repair of existing exterior california style 2 story metal and concrete balcony stair system to address open violations. New composite concrete deck, restoration, repair and repainting of existing structural steel. New railing at front of building. Existing 2 story 15 unit apartment bu | $90,000 | [101078418](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078418/) |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: apartments 1a,1f. | $1,500 | [B200449205](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200449205/) |
| May 30, 2024 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), ground level laundry room. | $875 | [B200018647](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200018647/) |
| May 13, 2024 | Electrical | Replace a disconnect 30 amp for | $1,326 | [B101050947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101050947/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | [8222 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8222-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 900 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace existing porch | $89,600 | [101084936](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084936/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [8057 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8057-s-prairie-ave/) | 960 ft W | Demolition | Wreck and remove masonry detached garage. No replacement. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rear yard. | $10,588 | [B200479107](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479107/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [8115 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8115-s-rhodes-ave/) | 920 ft E | Electrical | For permit 101082108: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479983/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [8200 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8200-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 680 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self certification for interior fitout for a new animal clinic in a previous dental clinic space, work includes architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Minor exterior repairs and a new fence enclosure. | $395,000 | [101083007](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083007/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [8115 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8115-s-rhodes-ave/) | 920 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: interior renovation to an exist. SFR. Replace exist. Rear wood steps in same location, replace exist. Garage door back to original location. Two car brick garage. New mechanical, electrical and plumbing. (Occupancy group R-5 type IIIA construction) | $60,000 | [101082108](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082108/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [8235 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8235-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 5.72 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: exterior, roof. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0529. | $11,440 | [B200508974](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508974/) |
| Sep 5, 2026 | [8048 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8048-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $31,000 | [B200481728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481728/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [7920 S Eberhart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7920-s-eberhart-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, and exterior. | $5,000 | [B200509561](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509561/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [7945 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7945-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 2 story w/ basement 2 d.u building. Replace existing open wood porch same size and type as existing. New a.d.u. Unit in basement (occupancy group R-5; type 3a construction) | $200,000 | [101085514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085514/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8129 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8129-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 5 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/exterior. | $2,850 | [B200481305](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481305/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8129 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8129-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New temporary 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/exterior. | $9,500 | [B200481303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481303/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [8222 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8222-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 11.25 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $26,375 | [B200479138](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479138/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [8248 S Eberhart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8248-s-eberhart-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: halls, corridors, basement, unit 201. | $10,000 | [B200474066](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474066/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [7936 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7936-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Addition | For permit 101067776: replacement general contractor. Additional electrical contractor. Additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200468937](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468937/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [7936 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7936-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101067776 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***december 2026*** on permit no 101067776 | Not listed | [101083443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083443/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 10:36 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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