# Building permits at 808 W 87th St, Chicago, IL

16 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 7: 2019 CBC Self cert: interior renovation of an existing restaurant tenant space within an existing one-story. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 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/) |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit B. | $4,500 | [B200405869](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200405869/) |
| Nov 24, 2023 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 4 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 n | $7,500 | [B200002543](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200002543/) |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Electrical | Electrical only permit replace 5 fixtures and 10 switches and receptacles, all work same as existing, same location to an existing commercial space at unit c | $7,500 | [B101029275](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101029275/) |
| Aug 22, 2017 | Sign | Channel letters on east elevation facing halsted st. | $1,500 | [100713857](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100713857/) |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Sign | Installation of new faces into existing double face tenant sign located at the corner of halsted and 87th | $450 | [100580915](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100580915/) |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Sign | Installation of one wall sign facing east towards S. Halsted | $2,100 | [100580913](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100580913/) |
| Sep 21, 2014 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 340-12915 | Not listed | [B100559971](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100559971/) |
| Jun 2, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Proposed renovation of commercial retail space to satisfy code violations | $10,000 | [100524216](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100524216/) |
| Dec 21, 2013 | Electrical | We will correct all electrical violations 120/ 240v 3 phase 4 wire 1 meter 200 amp service | $2,000 | [B100522152](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100522152/) |
| Jan 27, 2011 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 130-49203-02 | $6,554 | [B100379886](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100379886/) |
| Oct 22, 2010 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 340-12915-01 | $150 | [B100369629](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100369629/) |
| Mar 16, 2007 | Electrical | Provide power to atm. | $2,000 | [B100167543](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100167543/) |
| Jan 18, 2007 | Sign | Install canopy 12'-10" x 7'x2"x 1'-7" -54" concrete slab of concretew/footing-install steel tubing 6" x6"- 3/16 thick- length 10'-7" aatach canopy welded. | $5,000 | [100144950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100144950/) |
| Mar 16, 2006 | Sign | South elevation 386439 | Not listed | [100072944](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100072944/) |
| Mar 16, 2006 | Sign | East elevation 386438 | Not listed | [100072943](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100072943/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | [756 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/756-w-87th-st/) | 170 ft E | 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 | [756 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/756-w-87th-st/) | 170 ft E | 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/) |

### 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/) | 800 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/) | 800 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/) | 960 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/) | 550 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/) | 550 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | [8531 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8531-s-sangamon-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, service feeder, service conductor. | $1,500 | [B200507824](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507824/) |
| Jun 27, 2026 | [957 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/957-w-87th-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to address affected fire damaged electrical, plumbing and drywall at bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining room and bath.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor unit 8709 west | $5,000 | [B200471584](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471584/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [8816 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8816-s-union-ave/) | 0.22 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/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [917 W 88th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/917-w-88th-st/) | 0.20 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

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W 87th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [756 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/756-w-87th-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [957 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/957-w-87th-st/): newest permit Jun 27, 2026
- [612 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/612-w-87th-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 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
- [1334 W 87th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1334-w-87th-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026

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Map, all 16 permits at this address and 11 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/808-w-87th-st/
