# Building permits at 4236 W 78th St, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Jan 18: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 18, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: interior/exterior. | $6,200 | [B200456528](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200456528/) | | Oct 23, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of floors, baseboards and tirm, no work to drywall, plumbing or electrical. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), painting, floors. | $30,000 | [B200444094](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200444094/) | | Mar 10, 2023 | Electrical | Installation of electrical timer switch | $450 | [B101007626](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101007626/) | | Apr 26, 2011 | Electrical | Installation of electrical timer switch | $450 | [B100386662](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100386662/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [4348 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4348-w-77th-pl/) | 850 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 23 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter replacement. | $2,000 | [B200514246](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514246/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [4224 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4224-w-77th-pl/) | 340 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 9.6 kw. Array output: 9.68 kw. Includes 19.85 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $22,185 | [B200479921](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479921/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [4224 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4224-w-77th-pl/) | 340 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 9.6 kw. Array output: 5.28 kw. Includes 19.85 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $22,185 | [B200479941](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479941/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [4348 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4348-w-77th-pl/) | 850 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 5.28 kw. Includes 10.24 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0129. | $13,464 | [B200509057](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509057/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [7802 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7802-s-kostner-ave/) | 980 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.85 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,115 | [B200480150](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480150/) | | May 8, 2026 | [4224 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4224-w-77th-pl/) | 340 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electric meter. | $22,185 | [B200466020](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466020/) | | May 8, 2026 | [4224 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4224-w-77th-pl/) | 340 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 9.6 kw. Array output: 5.22 kw. Includes 19.87 kwh energy storage system. Location: garage roof. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $22,185 | [B200466017](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466017/) | | May 8, 2026 | [4224 W 77th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4224-w-77th-pl/) | 340 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 9.6 kw. Array output: 9.57 kw. Includes 19.87 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop principal building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $22,185 | [B200466012](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466012/) | | May 1, 2026 | [7849 S Keeler Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7849-s-keeler-ave/) | 710 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alterations to fire damaged electrical, plumbing, drywall and finishes. Replace furnace.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), repairs due to fire damage - interior | $152,856 | [B200466503](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466503/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [4231 W 76th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4231-w-76th-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 170 SQ. Ft.roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing.location: rooftop.il roofing contractor license: 104004564. | $22,000 | [B200514321](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514321/) | | Oct 9, 2026 | [4217 W 76th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4217-w-76th-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 170 SQ. Ft.roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing.location: rooftop.il roofing contractor license: 104004564. | $22,000 | [B200514318](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514318/) | | Oct 9, 2026 | [4219 W 76th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4219-w-76th-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 170 SQ. Ft.roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing.location: rooftop.il roofing contractor license: 104004564. | $22,000 | [B200514314](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514314/) | | Oct 9, 2026 | [4223 W 76th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4223-w-76th-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 7000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104004564. | $22,000 | [B200514299](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514299/) | | Oct 9, 2026 | [4227 W 76th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4227-w-76th-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 7000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104004564. | $22,000 | [B200514296](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514296/) | | Oct 9, 2026 | [4233 W 76th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4233-w-76th-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 170 SQ. Ft.roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing.location: rooftop.il roofing contractor license: 104004564. | $22,000 | [B200514285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514285/) | | Oct 9, 2026 | [4248 W 76th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4248-w-76th-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 7000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104004564. | $22,000 | [B200514271](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514271/) | ## 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 78th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [4237 W 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4237-w-78th-st/): newest permit May 22, 2025 - [4233 W 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4233-w-78th-st/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026 - [3813 W 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3813-w-78th-st/): newest permit Apr 22, 2025 - [3529 W 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3529-w-78th-st/): newest permit Nov 26, 2025 - [2320 W 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2320-w-78th-st/): newest permit Jan 5, 2026 - [1916 W 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1916-w-78th-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025 - [1368 W 78th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1368-w-78th-st/): newest permit Jul 24, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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