# Building permits at 717 E 87th 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. Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 29, 2024: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits (11 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 29, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 24. Lighting outlets: 35. Specific location: inside the store. | $6,500 | [B200403474](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200403474/) | | Jan 26, 2021 | Electrical | **Electrical only permit**new service riser 400 amp | $2,000 | [B100906207](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100906207/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [8629 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8629-s-maryland-ave/) | 930 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to replace drywall, upgrade mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s) | $30,000 | [B200507968](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507968/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [607 E 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/607-e-87th-st/) | 770 ft W | 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/) | 260 ft S | 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 26, 2026 | [8560 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8560-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 850 ft NE | 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/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [710 E 87th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/710-e-87th-pl/) | 260 ft S | Electrical | | $1,500 | [B200508924](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508924/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [8560 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8560-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 850 ft NE | 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-resi | $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/) | 850 ft NE | 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/) | 850 ft NE | 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), 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/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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 12, 2026 | [545 E 86th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/545-e-86th-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [609 E 88th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/609-e-88th-pl/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-04 12:04 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one's own risk.