# Building permits at 756 W 87th St, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Aug 4: Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 4, 2026 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory 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 detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,970 | [B200480130](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480130/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $1,500 | [B200480131](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480131/) | | Dec 18, 2006 | Roofing | Remove / replace existing roof covering, (non - structual). All work same as existing. | $8,000 | [100154142](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100154142/) | | Oct 20, 2006 | New building | Erect a detached frame garage 20 x 22 x 12 with 2 SQ. FT. Roof vents. Side drive. | $11,000 | [100144121](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100144121/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 7, 2026 | [808 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/808-w-87th-st/) | 170 ft W | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC Self cert: interior renovation of an existing restaurant tenant space within an existing one-story multi-tenant commercial building (type ii-b construction, b-occupancy) | $20,000 | [101083544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083544/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 7, 2026 | [8750 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8750-s-peoria-st/) | 940 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.9 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $23,810 | [B200481546](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481546/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [8750 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8750-s-peoria-st/) | 940 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, meter, exterior, service feeder. | $4,500 | [B200481551](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481551/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [8744 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8744-s-union-ave/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: two flat total renovation, removal and replacement of rear, open wood porch, new layout and mep's throughout per plans and details. Area of work: 2,314 s.f. (Type VA construction). No change in single-use occupancy type. Pin: 25-04-, ward 21, zone rs-3 | $48,600 | [101082944](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082944/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [8633 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8633-s-emerald-ave/) | 400 ft NE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101014564 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2027 on permit no 101014564 | Not listed | [101085261](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085261/) | | May 18, 2026 | [8633 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8633-s-emerald-ave/) | 400 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 16 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 44. Lighting outlets: 46. Specific location: first floor and basement. | $6,000 | [B200470937](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470937/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | [8551 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8551-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Scope: removal of two sheds at south property line and existing 10' x 10' shed at north to be relocated 3' from north lot line. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, storage shed back yard. | $500 | [B200506969](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506969/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [8816 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8816-s-union-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 8'-0' ' (length). Location: exterior perimeter of home. | $9,500 | [B200475616](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475616/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [8551 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8551-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-3' '. | $42,000 | [B200468602](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468602/) | | May 4, 2026 | [917 W 88th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/917-w-88th-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: main entry and mdf. | $45,500 | [B200467952](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467952/) | ## 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 87th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [808 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/808-w-87th-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026 - [612 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/612-w-87th-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026 - [957 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/957-w-87th-st/): newest permit Jun 27, 2026 - [541 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/541-w-87th-st/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025 - [1106 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1106-w-87th-st/): newest permit Mar 25, 2025 - [1108 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1108-w-87th-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2025 - [1144 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1144-w-87th-st/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026 - [1200 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-w-87th-st/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024 - [1201 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1201-w-87th-st/): newest permit Oct 31, 2025 - [208 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/208-w-87th-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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