# Building permits at 8917 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 2: Three unit building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits (11 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: three unit building. Interior reenovations and repair interior of building. (Occupancy group r5, type IIIA construction) conditional permit subject to field inspections | $55,000 | [101076421](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076421/) |

## 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), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [9023 S Muskegon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9023-s-muskegon-ave/) | 820 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replace rear porch same size and location to an existing 2 story masonry, residential building. | $10,000 | [101088206](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088206/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [8833 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8833-s-exchange-ave/) | 630 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 cbrcl repair existing 3-story rear enclosed wood porch in an existing 3-story masonry IIIA, 6 -unit residence. | $10,000 | [101081863](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081863/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [8805 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8805-s-escanaba-ave/) | 790 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $25,000 | [B200478363](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478363/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [8805 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8805-s-escanaba-ave/) | 790 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 4.5 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $18,696 | [B200478153](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478153/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [8900 S Commercial Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8900-s-commercial-ave/) | 690 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: structural repair and alteration to existing 1-story mercantile building, including demolition and replacement of the existing north frame wall with new cmu wall anchored to existingconcrete foundation. No change to occupancy or building height. Existing use to remain as mercantile re | $35,000 | [101078035](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078035/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [8912 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8912-s-exchange-ave/) | 300 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear 2-story wood stairs to an existing 2- story 2-unit brick and frame building | $10,000 | [101085067](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085067/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [8754 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8754-s-exchange-ave/) | 980 ft N | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 10; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 3. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: bsmnt & 1st fl. | $4,500 | [B200471712](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471712/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | [9037 S Commercial Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9037-s-commercial-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 central furnace(ameristar, a951x080bu4sac, 1st floor) 1 split dx unit(oxbox, j5ac5036a1000a). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), replace furnace and condensor. | $3,000 | [B200510217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510217/) |
| Aug 9, 2026 | [9048 S Commercial Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9048-s-commercial-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Other | For permit 101072861: additional electrical contractor. Additional plumbing contractor. Additional other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481759](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481759/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [9048 S Commercial Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9048-s-commercial-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of vacant vanilla box and conversion to convenient store with take out restaurant in a masonry single story storefront per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $40,000 | [101072861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072861/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [8752 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8752-s-exchange-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $20,000 | [B200471726](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471726/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [8911 S Houston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8911-s-houston-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 65 square feet. | $34,059 | [B200468691](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468691/) |

## More on this street

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

- [8914 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8914-s-escanaba-ave/): newest permit Mar 19, 2025
- [8819 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8819-s-escanaba-ave/): newest permit Apr 18, 2025
- [8805 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8805-s-escanaba-ave/): newest permit Jul 24, 2026
- [8528 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8528-s-escanaba-ave/): newest permit Mar 21, 2025
- [8522 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8522-s-escanaba-ave/): newest permit Jun 7, 2025
- [8141 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8141-s-escanaba-ave/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [8139 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8139-s-escanaba-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2025
- [8137 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8137-s-escanaba-ave/): newest permit Oct 8, 2024
- [8111 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8111-s-escanaba-ave/): newest permit Nov 20, 2024
- [9723 S Escanaba Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/9723-s-escanaba-ave/): newest permit Jul 20, 2026

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