# Building permits at 112 E Kensington Ave, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jan 9: Replacement of existing 2-story rear open wood porch. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits (7 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing 2-story rear open wood porch. Revison to permit #101070516. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $65,000 | [101075942](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075942/) |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs same size and location per plan | $39,900 | [101070516](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070516/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [208 E 116th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/208-e-116th-st/) | 870 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $28,400 | [B200510649](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510649/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [317 E 116th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/317-e-116th-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: front building - deconversion of 4 d.u. To 2 d.u., interior remodeling and alterations, remove and replace rear open wood decks with stairs to 2nd floor for an existing 2 story frame residential building with attic as per plans. | $125,000 | [101083466](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083466/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [11708 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11708-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 13 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 13. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement and backyard. | $25,000 | [B200475100](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475100/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11708 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11708-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, top unit utility closet and side yard. | $16,000 | [B200475305](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475305/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11708 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11708-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, basement and side yard. | $16,000 | [B200475299](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475299/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11708 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11708-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $10,000 | [B200475295](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475295/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [11581 S Lafayette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11581-s-lafayette-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 125'-0' ' (length). Wood fence - 4'-0' ' (height) x 25'-0' ' (length). Location: N. E. W. S. Sides of the lot. | $2,500 | [B200475247](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475247/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [11424 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11424-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Demolition | RLE. Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $91,700 | [B101076746](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101076746/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on E Kensington Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [157 E Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/157-e-kensington-ave/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025
- [158 E Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/158-e-kensington-ave/): newest permit Mar 11, 2025
- [349 E Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/349-e-kensington-ave/): newest permit Nov 9, 2023

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Map, both permits at this address and 8 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/112-e-kensington-ave/
