# Building permits at 8121 S Dobson Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $577,602 alteration or repair at 1048 E 81st St, permitted Aug 13.

One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 8, 2025: Roof recover. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2025 | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 4000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104008589. | $455,893 | [B200420493](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200420493/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [8110 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8110-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 910 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 central furnace(bosch, biva-48mcb-m19x, basement) 1 other cooling equipment(bosch, bova-60mtb-mi9e). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $21,200 | [B200514194](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514194/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [8110 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8110-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 910 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, meter socket, and garage. | $16,800 | [B200514133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514133/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [8114 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8114-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 910 ft E | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $21,300 | [101088875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088875/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [8008 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8008-s-dobson-ave/) | 800 ft N | Demolition | Scope: wreck and remove detached brick garage (no replacement). Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, wreck and remove detached brick garage at rear. | $7,300 | [B200507026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507026/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1135 E 82nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1135-e-82nd-st/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC fire damage restoration of existing 4 story multi family residential building. | $100,000 | [101080908](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080908/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [1048 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1048-e-81st-st/) | 320 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: the proposed work consists of the construction and installation of EV chargers with associated utilities: new 600a service, new lv panelboard, new cmss comms cabinet, new 120kw EV chargers (3 total), new 60kw EV chargers (8 total). Maintenance contract required. (Occupancy group u; co | $577,602 | [101080510](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080510/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [8013 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8013-s-dobson-ave/) | 750 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $20,000 | [B200470607](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470607/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [8032 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8032-s-ingleside-ave/) | 920 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building facade, tuckpointing. | $10,000 | [B200469550](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469550/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [8017 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8017-s-ingleside-ave/) | 970 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north and west elevation. | $3,200 | [B200470635](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470635/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [8035 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8035-s-dobson-ave/) | 520 ft N | Other | Reinstate permit no 101035886 must begin work and or request inspection no later than august 2026 on permit no 101035886. Separate admin change require to update gencon | Not listed | [101083456](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083456/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [8200 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8200-s-ingleside-ave/) | 870 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 3, location: rear of building). | $10,000 | [B200468502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468502/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1142 E 82nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1142-e-82nd-pl/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $10,500 | [B200481004](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481004/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [8143 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8143-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior alterations and remodeling of an existing 1 story single family residence with basement. | $60,000 | [101079720](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079720/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [8007 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8007-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC existing 2-story, 2-unit brick bldg w/basement. Complete interior remodel, exterior work for new windows and new roof structure per plans | $135,000 | [101080008](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080008/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [8110 S Avalon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8110-s-avalon-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $10,500 | [B200473515](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473515/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [8015 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8015-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 20 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: 6 residential unit(s), 0  | $16,000 | [B200471122](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471122/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on S Dobson Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [8106 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8106-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit Apr 3, 2025
- [8035 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8035-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit May 13, 2026
- [8212 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8212-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026
- [8013 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8013-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2026
- [8008 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8008-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026
- [7949 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7949-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025
- [7835 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7835-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026
- [7741 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7741-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026
- [7534 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7534-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026
- [8754 S Dobson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8754-s-dobson-ave/): newest permit Oct 24, 2025

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Map, the one permit at this address and 16 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8121-s-dobson-ave/