# Building permits at 557 W 126th Pl, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jun 29: Roof replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits (20 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 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/) |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Fence, wall or deck | Garage with street drive. | $22,950 | [100823187](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100823187/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [12548 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12548-s-wallace-st/) | 490 ft N | 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/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [520 W 127th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/520-w-127th-st/) | 520 ft SE | 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 5, 2026 | [527 W 126th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/527-w-126th-pl/) | 310 ft E | 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/) | 310 ft E | Electrical |  | $5,000 | [B200480565](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480565/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [12517 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12517-s-lowe-ave/) | 900 ft NW | 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 | [12655 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12655-s-lowe-ave/) | 400 ft SW | 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 home. | $1,000 | [B200477668](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477668/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [12655 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12655-s-lowe-ave/) | 400 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 0.00645 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $4,515 | [B200477664](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477664/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [12655 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12655-s-lowe-ave/) | 400 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 0.00645 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $4,515 | [B200477645](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477645/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [12548 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12548-s-wallace-st/) | 490 ft N | 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/) | 490 ft N | 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 26, 2026 | [434 W 127th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/434-w-127th-st/) | 960 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 44'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard, facing eggleston ave. | $4,832 | [B200475544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475544/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [12530 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12530-s-lowe-ave/) | 810 ft NW | 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/) | 970 ft NW | 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 1, 2026 | [550 W 126th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/550-w-126th-st/) | 420 ft N | 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/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [410 W 127th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/410-w-127th-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: span main panel. | $1,500 | [B200513537](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513537/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [410 W 127th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/410-w-127th-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.75 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $17,825 | [B200513534](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513534/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [12443 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12443-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | 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/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [414 W 127th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/414-w-127th-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,100 | [B200478088](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478088/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [12616 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12616-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | 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 | [B200477901](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477901/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [12616 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12616-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.21 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. | $1,500 | [B200477905](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477905/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [414 W 127th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/414-w-127th-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, exterior. | $1,500 | [B200478092](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478092/) |

## 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 126th Pl with permits, nearest house number first:

- [527 W 126th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/527-w-126th-pl/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026
- [37 W 126th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/37-w-126th-pl/): newest permit Apr 3, 2020
- [27 W 126th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/27-w-126th-pl/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025

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