# Building permits at 652 E 81st St, Chicago, IL

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Mar 25, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 24 more permits (23 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 800 amp service disconnecting means with 14 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basements. | $45,000 | [B200417820](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200417820/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

24 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 1, 2026 | [8110 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8110-s-langley-ave/) | 180 ft S | Other | Reinstate permit#100875908 inspection must be scheduled by december 2026 | Not listed | [101087935](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087935/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [8030 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8030-s-langley-ave/) | 290 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of an existing two story 2-unit masonry IIIA with a unfinished basement residential building zoning rt-4 remove and rplace existing rear wood stair and remove abd replace existing masonry garage with new wood frame garage as per plans**certified corrections subject | $70,000 | [101079436](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079436/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [8145 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8145-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 950 ft SE | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Self-cert interior alterations of former flower shop at first floor and basement of existing 2-story plus basement masonry building for new nail salon (personal services) and micro-blading (body art) at first floor. Work includes interior non-structural demolition, installation of 2 access | $150,000 | [101088226](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088226/) |
| Sep 5, 2026 | [8048 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8048-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 620 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $31,000 | [B200481728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481728/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [8022 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8022-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 800 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: garage. | $100 | [B200507292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507292/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [8124 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8124-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 780 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: garage. | $100 | [B200506855](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506855/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [7948 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7948-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 980 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 10.8 kw. Location: installation of roof mount solar panels w/ battery. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $25,774 | [B200479838](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479838/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8129 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8129-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 650 ft 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 | [B200481305](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481305/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [8129 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8129-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 650 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New temporary 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/exterior. | $9,500 | [B200481303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481303/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [8115 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8115-s-rhodes-ave/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | For permit 101082108: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479983/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [8223 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8223-s-langley-ave/) | 980 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 9 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: all three apartments. | $3,000 | [B200471052](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471052/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [8001 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8001-s-champlain-ave/) | 630 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replacement of existing 3-story rear enclosed porch with new open wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $29,900 | [101085563](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085563/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [8138 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8138-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 850 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: rooffing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017730. | $2,500 | [B200473265](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473265/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [8138 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8138-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 850 ft SE | Roofing | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 80 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front and side work. | $3,000 | [B200472875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472875/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [8115 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8115-s-rhodes-ave/) | 890 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: interior renovation to an exist. SFR. Replace exist. Rear wood steps in same location, replace exist. Garage door back to original location. Two car brick garage. New mechanical, electrical and plumbing. (Occupancy group R-5 type IIIA construction) | $60,000 | [101082108](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082108/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [8116 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8116-s-evans-ave/) | 450 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $3,500 | [B200470940](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470940/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [8007 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8007-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $49,900 | [101085891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085891/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [8134 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8134-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs per plan | $27,300 | [101088646](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088646/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [7917 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7917-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 20 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 4. Location: north exterior entrance door, north parapet wall. | $1,500 | [B200481333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481333/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [8000 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8000-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement and public area. | $7,500 | [B200478721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478721/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [7914 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7914-s-champlain-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 8. Specific location: 2nd floor. | $100 | [B200476428](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476428/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [701 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/701-e-79th-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior 2 story. | $24,000 | [B200472485](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472485/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [701 E 79th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/701-e-79th-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018300. | $25,000 | [B200471998](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471998/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [8229 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8229-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Ductwork extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 central furnace(in the utility room). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), utility room. | $7,000 | [B200471633](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471633/) |

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