# Building permits at 520 W 115th St, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Jul 21, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits (15 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 21, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.02 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of principal structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,138 | [B200434234](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200434234/) | | Jul 16, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: exterior wall. | $1,500 | [B200434211](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200434211/) | | Dec 7, 2020 | Electrical | Emergency repair service. Replace wiring. | Not listed | [B100901886](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100901886/) | ## 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 5, 2026 | [11433 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11433-s-wallace-st/) | 460 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 13.44 kw. Array output: 16.56 kw. Includes 10.24 kwh energy storage system. Location: exterior, roof. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0387. | $16,592 | [B200511337](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511337/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [11435 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11435-s-lowe-ave/) | 750 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: new rear frame deck & new rear frame shed. Correct building violations per plans. (Occupancy class R-5, construction type iii-a). | $17,500 | [101082219](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082219/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [11422 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11422-s-lowe-ave/) | 870 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 7.6 kw. Array output: 0.00924 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $6,468 | [B200473305](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473305/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [11618 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11618-s-wallace-st/) | 790 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: span main panel. | $1,500 | [B200512121](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512121/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [11356 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11356-s-parnell-ave/) | 690 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory 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 detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $11,115 | [B200481475](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481475/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [11356 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11356-s-parnell-ave/) | 690 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.95 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $31,505 | [B200481473](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481473/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [11520 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11520-s-parnell-ave/) | 300 ft SW | 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 homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,970 | [B200478668](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478668/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [11422 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11422-s-lowe-ave/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 11.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: southside of house. | $3,500 | [B200473317](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473317/) | | May 12, 2026 | [11411 S Eggleston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11411-s-eggleston-ave/) | 780 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: mdf and main entries. | $68,000 | [B200469775](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469775/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [659 W 116th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/659-w-116th-st/) | 0.22 mi 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 | [B200513950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513950/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [659 W 116th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/659-w-116th-st/) | 0.22 mi 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 | [B200513949](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513949/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [11356 S Stewart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11356-s-stewart-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Other | For permit 101074859: additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508237](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508237/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [11341 S Eggleston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11341-s-eggleston-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: rear of house. | $2,500 | [B200474221](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474221/) | | May 20, 2026 | [11442 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11442-s-harvard-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $19,327 | [101083764](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083764/) | | May 20, 2026 | [11442 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11442-s-harvard-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Elevator | Removal of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical wheelchair lift, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100299314) | Not listed | [101083763](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083763/) | | May 13, 2026 | [11442 S Harvard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11442-s-harvard-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications: construct a wooden deck and handrails at the front of the house. | $19,327 | [B200470434](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470434/) | ## 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 115th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [535 W 115th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/535-w-115th-st/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025 - [602 W 115th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/602-w-115th-st/): newest permit Feb 27, 2025 - [835 W 115th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/835-w-115th-st/): newest permit Apr 17, 2026 - [861 W 115th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/861-w-115th-st/): newest permit Dec 16, 2024 - [955 W 115th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/955-w-115th-st/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025 - [957 W 115th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/957-w-115th-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2025 - [40 W 115th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/40-w-115th-st/): newest permit May 13, 2025 - [23 W 115th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/23-w-115th-st/): newest permit Apr 29, 2025 - [17 W 115th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/17-w-115th-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2025 - [1038 W 115th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1038-w-115th-st/): newest permit Jul 8, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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