# Building permits at 556 E 87th St, Chicago, IL

Four permits on record here. The newest, Nov 18, 2025: Proposed 1 car masonry addition to existing 2 car masonry garage for a SFR masonry permit driveway residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits (17 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Proposed 1 car masonry addition to existing 2 car masonry garage for a SFR masonry permit driveway residence class 3b as per plans | $40,000 | [100992052](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100992052/) |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Other | Revision to permit#100803157 (must schedule inspection by dec. 2024 Or resubmit drawings) | Not listed | [101057649](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101057649/) |
| Sep 23, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Erect a one story rear addition to a single family residence per homewoner's plans | $50,000 | [100803157](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100803157/) |
| May 3, 2010 | Roofing | Complete roof tear off replace with new shingles | $10,632 | [100341807](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100341807/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | [607 E 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/607-e-87th-st/) | 150 ft SE | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [556 E 88th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/556-e-88th-pl/) | 1,000 ft S | 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/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [710 E 87th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/710-e-87th-pl/) | 910 ft E | 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/) | 910 ft E | Electrical |  | $1,500 | [B200508924](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508924/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [545 E 86th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/545-e-86th-st/) | 600 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $12,000 | [B200479383](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479383/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [543 E 88th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/543-e-88th-pl/) | 0.21 mi S | 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 | [543 E 88th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/543-e-88th-pl/) | 0.21 mi S | 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 | [543 E 88th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/543-e-88th-pl/) | 0.21 mi S | 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/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [8510 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8510-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1497 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019230. | $18,250 | [B200510896](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510896/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [401 E 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/401-e-87th-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 4039 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 5. Location: replace brick on existing gas station. | $8,500 | [B200508666](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508666/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [536 E 88th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/536-e-88th-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: 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/) | 0.19 mi S | 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/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [609 E 88th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/609-e-88th-pl/) | 0.21 mi S | 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/) | 0.21 mi S | 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 26, 2026 | [8621 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8621-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.25 mi W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 7.38 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $19,022 | [B200474409](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474409/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [8537 S Vernon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8537-s-vernon-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: rear of building. | $1,000 | [B200474624](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474624/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [8621 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8621-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $5,000 | [B200474410](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474410/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [448 E 88th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/448-e-88th-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | 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/) |

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