# Building permits at 541 W 87th St, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 11, 2025: New detached wood frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 11, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x18'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $17,350 | [B200433183](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200433183/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [8733 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8733-s-wallace-st/) | 410 ft SW | Other | Reinstate permit#101016085 inspection must be scheduled by april 2027 | Not listed | [101089252](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089252/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [8551 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8551-s-lowe-ave/) | 970 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Scope: removal of two sheds at south property line and existing 10' x 10' shed at north to be relocated 3' from north lot line. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, storage shed back yard. | $500 | [B200506969](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506969/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [8800 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8800-s-normal-ave/) | 730 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1916 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: at top of the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02017. | $13,547 | [B200507812](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507812/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [8535 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8535-s-wallace-st/) | 990 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: inside/outside near panel. | $9,651 | [B200478410](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478410/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [8745 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8745-s-wallace-st/) | 520 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - existing 2 dwelling units residential house, interior alterations to be re-configure all floor per new layout and new MEP required. Re-built existing back porch on existing foot print as per plans certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $60,000 | [101063370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063370/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [8551 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8551-s-lowe-ave/) | 970 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-3' '. | $42,000 | [B200468602](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468602/) | | May 26, 2026 | [8608 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8608-s-normal-ave/) | 750 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Proposed replacement of rear wood deck for two story brick and frame towo story brick and frame residence with basement as per plans | $15,000 | [101083477](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083477/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 6, 2026 | [8817 S Eggleston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8817-s-eggleston-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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 | [B200481306](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481306/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [8817 S Eggleston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8817-s-eggleston-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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 | [B200481308](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481308/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [8744 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8744-s-union-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: two flat total renovation, removal and replacement of rear, open wood porch, new layout and mep's throughout per plans and details. Area of work: 2,314 s.f. (Type VA construction). No change in single-use occupancy type. Pin: 25-04-, ward 21, zone rs-3 | $48,600 | [101082944](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082944/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [8821 S Eggleston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8821-s-eggleston-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 20; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior doors and windows. | $6,000 | [B200478504](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478504/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [8633 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8633-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Other | Reinstate permit no 101014564 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2027 on permit no 101014564 | Not listed | [101085261](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085261/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [8816 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8816-s-union-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 8'-0' ' (length). Location: exterior perimeter of home. | $9,500 | [B200475616](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475616/) | | May 18, 2026 | [8633 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8633-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 16 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 44. Lighting outlets: 46. Specific location: first floor and basement. | $6,000 | [B200470937](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470937/) | ## 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 87th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [612 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/612-w-87th-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026 - [756 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/756-w-87th-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026 - [808 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/808-w-87th-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026 - [208 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/208-w-87th-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 - [205 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/205-w-87th-st/): newest permit Apr 21, 2026 - [160 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/160-w-87th-st/): newest permit Nov 27, 2024 - [957 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/957-w-87th-st/): newest permit Jun 27, 2026 - [120 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/120-w-87th-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 - [115 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/115-w-87th-st/): newest permit May 18, 2026 - [113 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/113-w-87th-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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