# Building permits at 660 E 85th St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $7M project at 8560 S Cottage Grove Ave, permitted Aug 26.

18 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 12, 2025: Spr application CBC 2019. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr application CBC 2019; installation of gas fired standby electrical generator, with associated infrastucture, electric circuiting changes, upgraded gas supply for an existing building of occupancy R-2 | $165,000 | [101069034](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069034/) |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Electrical | Install 1 exit sign to reading room from existing emergency system | Not listed | [B101053946](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101053946/) |
| May 4, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Cps school with no change in use: removal and replacement of chiller and pumps with installation of new supplemental structural steel. Mechanical and electrical per plan. | $800,000 | [101006911](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101006911/) |
| Mar 2, 2020 | Electrical | Remove existing wall sconces,and install 2x4 lay in light fixtures | $3,500 | [B100865070](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100865070/) |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Self certified applicationocc. Class A-2; interior non-structural alteration of existing ground floor office space for management office of construction type 1a multifamily building, no change to occupancy. | $25,000 | [100813846](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100813846/) |
| May 4, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Replace 180 windows. All work sae and no work over public way | $14,151 | [100646192](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100646192/) |
| Feb 26, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing ceiling tiles and grid s.a.e. Height & location in 1sr. Floor offices approx 2,000 SQ. Ft.-no structural work. | $14,151 | [100636957](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100636957/) |
| Feb 18, 2016 | Electrical | Exchange existing lighting fixture to led style lighting fixture - first floor office area | $3,000 | [B100635789](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100635789/) |
| Feb 10, 2016 | Electrical | New electrical line , new electrical rough to detached garage | $1,400 | [B100634871](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100634871/) |
| Mar 13, 2015 | Electrical | Installation of three light post for parking lot | $1,500 | [B100585372](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100585372/) |
| Sep 13, 2013 | Roofing | Replace roof. Repairs to windows . (No structural work, no MEP work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections | $205,850 | [100508702](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100508702/) |
| May 21, 2013 | Electrical | Repair existing electrical lines/ install lighting fixture | $2,000 | [B100491761](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100491761/) |
| May 10, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Replacing kitchen cabints, appliances, finish flooring, air handler and security call systems and resurfacing the parking lot as per plans.no changes to partitions. All walls and doors are exisiting | $900,000 | [100128924](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100128924/) |
| Mar 3, 2010 | Other | Air sealing/insulation at various areas/ misc caulking. | $22,600 | [100332427](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100332427/) |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm #130-50281-02 | $249 | [B100326444](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100326444/) |
| Oct 27, 2008 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm | $274 | [B100262747](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100262747/) |
| Jan 8, 2008 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 1 sky climber scaffold for window inspection from 01/08/2008 to 01/08/2009. | Not listed | [100218860](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100218860/) |
| Nov 13, 2006 | Elevator | Modernize two (2) elevators as per scope of work, 1 passenger and 1 freight | $119,990 | [100148298](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100148298/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [8510 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8510-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 660 ft W | 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 26, 2026 | [8560 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8560-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 960 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1 . Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: pump room. | $6,977,500 | [B200472345](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472345/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [8425 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8425-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 840 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing health office. No change in occupancy. Work to include non-structural demolition, new partitions, newdoor and new finishes for existing dental suite expansion. Mechanical, plumbing and electrical also in scope. | $225,000 | [101080656](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080656/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [8560 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8560-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 960 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Gas piping extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(aaon rn-020-3-0-gaay-v0-21-000-a, rooftop) 2 rooftop packaged unit(aaon, rn-025-3-0-gaay-v0-21-000-a, rooftop) . Electrical work under this permit = yes . Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-re | $500,000 | [B200463026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200463026/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [8560 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8560-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 960 ft SE | Sign | Existing monument sign_face replacement 8'-1'' x 10'-6'' 'capital one shine bright community center' | $7,000 | [101082622](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082622/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [8560 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8560-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 960 ft SE | Sign | Exterior front lit channel letters 7'x19' _capital one sign | $18,000 | [101082443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082443/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | [545 E 86th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/545-e-86th-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | 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/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [8332 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8332-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10 . Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: unit 3 north. | $1,000 | [B200481326](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481326/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [8450 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8450-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 5.7 kw. Array output: 5.85 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #19-0250. | $6,435 | [B200471655](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471655/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-02 22:39 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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