# Building permits at 116 E 118th Pl, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 17, 2025: New detached wood frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits (15 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | 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' '. | $18,000 | [B200446303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200446303/) |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 8; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: doors, windows, wood fences & roof shingles. | $3,500 | [B200446300](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200446300/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | [119 E 118th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/119-e-118th-pl/) | 85 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 6. Specific location: basement and 2 apartments. | $7,000 | [B200467432](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467432/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [119 E 118th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/119-e-118th-st/) | 250 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, 1st & 2nd fl. | $10,000 | [B200513382](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513382/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [119 E 118th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/119-e-118th-st/) | 250 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Concrete work. | $100 | [B200472878](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472878/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [119 E 118th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/119-e-118th-st/) | 250 ft N | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 8 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2 interior common areas, 1st and 2nd fl plumbi | $100 | [B200507294](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507294/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [11708 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11708-s-michigan-ave/) | 840 ft N | 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/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [11836 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11836-s-indiana-ave/) | 500 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 15 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 30. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: 1st and 2nd floor. | $3,500 | [B200474861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474861/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [11804 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11804-s-state-st/) | 860 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 40'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard fence. | $1,500 | [B200469988](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469988/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11708 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11708-s-michigan-ave/) | 840 ft N | 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/) | 840 ft N | 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/) | 840 ft N | 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 26, 2026 | [114 E 118th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/114-e-118th-st/) | 330 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 4.92 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $14,348 | [B200474340](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474340/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [114 E 118th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/114-e-118th-st/) | 330 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: main panel, exterior, exterior wall. | $7,099 | [B200474348](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474348/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [11727 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11727-s-indiana-ave/) | 770 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 15. Lighting outlets: 30. Specific location: basement, !st, 2nd floors. | $3,000 | [B200473196](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473196/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [11919 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11919-s-state-st/) | 970 ft SW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence | $13,900 | [B101079358](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101079358/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [11730 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11730-s-state-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. Replace existing open wood side porch at south elevation with porch same kind, size and location. All work as per plans. | $10,000 | [101087577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087577/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [11730 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11730-s-state-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 120'-0' ' (length). Location: 120 lf of 6 FT high wood fence correct violations. | $2,500 | [B200507572](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507572/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-03 15:04 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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