# Building permits at 543 E 88th Pl, Chicago, IL

Six permits on record here. The newest, Sep 28: Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits (14 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $10,260 | [B200512660](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512660/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 13.95 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $36,505 | [B200512658](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512658/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1 . Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: trenching - exterior. | $1,500 | [B200512662](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512662/) |
| Jan 23, 2015 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4013-08250 | Not listed | [B100577830](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100577830/) |
| Apr 10, 2014 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Change HVAC contractor to allegiance heating for permit 100520185 | Not listed | [100535274](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100535274/) |
| Jan 17, 2014 | Alteration or repair | *Self cert* interior rehab and new dormer addition to single family masonry residence, as per plans. Conditional permit subject to field inspection. | $109,000 | [100520185](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100520185/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

15 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [556 E 88th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/556-e-88th-pl/) | 160 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to include removal of non-load bearing partitions, mechanical and electrical upgrades per plans.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement and 1st floor. | $53,386 | [B200477132](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477132/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [536 E 88th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/536-e-88th-pl/) | 100 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 11.07 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $26,033 | [B200477439](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477439/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [536 E 88th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/536-e-88th-pl/) | 100 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1 . Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior, meter. | $1,500 | [B200477450](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477450/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | [609 E 88th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/609-e-88th-pl/) | 310 ft E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and plumbing in kitchen and bathroom (no electrical work, no mechanical work under this permit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor unit | $100 | [B200474282](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474282/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [609 E 88th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/609-e-88th-pl/) | 310 ft E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and plumbing in kitchen and bathroom (no electrical work, no mechanical work under this permit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor unit | $100 | [B200474279](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474279/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [502 E 89th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/502-e-89th-pl/) | 720 ft SW | 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. | $5,000 | [B200475845](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475845/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [552 E 89th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/552-e-89th-st/) | 270 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior remodeling of an existing single family residence | $20,000 | [101080869](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080869/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [448 E 88th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/448-e-88th-st/) | 730 ft NW | Demolition | Wreck and remove detached frame garage, no replacement. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, garage removal | $4,000 | [B200470101](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470101/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | [607 E 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/607-e-87th-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 75 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 12. Location: 605 thru 607 east 87th street. | $15,000 | [B200508616](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508616/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [710 E 87th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/710-e-87th-pl/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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 homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,115 | [B200508922](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508922/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [710 E 87th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/710-e-87th-pl/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical |  | $1,500 | [B200508924](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508924/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [612 E 90th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/612-e-90th-pl/) | 0.25 mi S | 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: 14'-0' '. | $27,895 | [B200507804](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507804/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [434 E 90th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/434-e-90th-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Scope: trench drainage system with sewer connection, includes associated electrical . Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement. | $17,984 | [B200478796](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478796/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [632 E 90th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/632-e-90th-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Demolition | Scope: wreck and remove 1 story detached garage (no replacement). Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rear of property. | $100 | [B200470879](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470879/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [501 E 90th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/501-e-90th-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alterations to existing park fieldhouse exterior ramp and stair and door modifications for accessibility. (Occupancy group a-3; type IIB construction) | $180,000 | [101080548](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080548/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-02 18:19 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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