# Building permits at 446 E 81st St, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Mar 29, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits (9 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install system i emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: hallways/stairwells. | $5,500 | [B200418677](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200418677/) |

## 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), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | [8048 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8048-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 770 ft 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 5, 2026 | [8129 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8129-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 910 ft 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/) | 910 ft 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/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [8115 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8115-s-rhodes-ave/) | 550 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/) | 930 ft SW | 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/) | 550 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), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | [7920 S Eberhart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7920-s-eberhart-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | 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 12, 2026 | [8222 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8222-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replace existing porch | $89,600 | [101084936](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084936/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [7948 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7948-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 10.8 kw. Location: installation of roof mount solar panels w/ battery. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $25,774 | [B200479838](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479838/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [8248 S Eberhart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8248-s-eberhart-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-03 00:40 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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