# Building permits at 511 W 125th St, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Dec 18, 2024: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 25 more permits (24 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 18, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and backyard. | $2,500 | [B200409267](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200409267/) | | Apr 17, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $30,400 | [B200013503](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200013503/) | | Nov 20, 2007 | Fence, wall or deck | Garage | $8,300 | [100212913](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100212913/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 25 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [12548 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12548-s-wallace-st/) | 760 ft SW | Elevator | Installation of (1) one curved indoor stairlift, 400lbs capacity, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $17,365 | [101089142](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089142/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [12436 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12436-s-normal-ave/) | 310 ft N | Other | Other administrative change associated with permit b200475508. Details: change garage size to 24'x24' and change front overhang to 6". Administrative filing only. No substantive change to scope of permit b200475508. | Not listed | [B200511046](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511046/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [12443 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12443-s-parnell-ave/) | 290 ft NW | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, 10fpm, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $15,000 | [101088566](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088566/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [12452 S Eggleston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12452-s-eggleston-ave/) | 430 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $20,260 | [B200480002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480002/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [12452 S Eggleston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12452-s-eggleston-ave/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 225 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $1,500 | [B200480004](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480004/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [12517 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12517-s-lowe-ave/) | 840 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020788. | $8,000 | [B200479609](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479609/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [12417 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12417-s-normal-ave/) | 530 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 10.35 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $24,665 | [B200477831](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477831/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [12410 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12410-s-parnell-ave/) | 620 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.3 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,970 | [B200477640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477640/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [12417 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12417-s-normal-ave/) | 530 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: main panel, meter, service feeder, exterior. | $4,500 | [B200477835](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477835/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [12410 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12410-s-parnell-ave/) | 620 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 225 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $1,500 | [B200477644](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477644/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [12548 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12548-s-wallace-st/) | 760 ft SW | 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 | [B200477739](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477739/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [12548 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12548-s-wallace-st/) | 760 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/exterior. | $9,500 | [B200477738](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477738/) | | Jun 19, 2026 | [12436 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12436-s-normal-ave/) | 310 ft N | 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: 14'-0' '. | $34,460 | [B200475508](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475508/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [12530 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12530-s-lowe-ave/) | 950 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1100 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house roof only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020788. | $8,000 | [B200473801](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473801/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [12512 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12512-s-lowe-ave/) | 910 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house and detached garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020788. | $12,000 | [B200473703](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473703/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [12532 S Stewart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12532-s-stewart-ave/) | 810 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 27'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $2,117 | [B200472962](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472962/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [550 W 126th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/550-w-126th-st/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement /exterior. | $9,500 | [B200472752](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472752/) | | May 29, 2026 | [12432 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12432-s-normal-ave/) | 350 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. Interior alterations to existing one story brick SFR with basement (occupancy R-5, construction type iiia). Interior alterations include electrical, plumbing and HVAC. All work as per plans. | $80,000 | [101082863](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082863/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 27, 2026 | [520 W 127th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/520-w-127th-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 11.25 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $26,375 | [B200507323](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507323/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [12322 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12322-s-normal-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.3 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $11,970 | [B200507123](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507123/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [12322 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12322-s-normal-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $15,260 | [B200507121](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507121/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [12322 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12322-s-normal-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior. | $680 | [B200507124](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507124/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [527 W 126th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/527-w-126th-pl/) | 0.19 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 4.5 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $13,550 | [B200480477](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480477/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [527 W 126th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/527-w-126th-pl/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | | $5,000 | [B200480565](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480565/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [557 W 126th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/557-w-126th-pl/) | 0.21 mi SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1385 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house roof only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020788. | $9,000 | [B200476633](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476633/) | ## 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 125th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [507 W 125th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/507-w-125th-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024 - [515 W 125th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/515-w-125th-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024 - [143 W 125th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/143-w-125th-st/): newest permit Apr 28, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-13 17:59 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. 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