# Building permits at 116 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL

Five permits on record here. The newest, Feb 8: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 50. Specific location: main assembly hall. | $12,800 | [B200458443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200458443/) |
| Feb 11, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing wooden stairs leading from a second floor accessory social room with an occupancy less than 250 person with new wooden stairs on north side of a church building. Add new handicapped ramp from first floor to grade on north side of a church building. | $10,000 | [100627346](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100627346/) |
| Oct 20, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Repair / replace eight steps for existing fire escape,for lower level only to address violations. All work subject to field inspection. | $800 | [100263499](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100263499/) |
| Aug 11, 2008 | Electrical | Service upgrade | $6,500 | [B100251999](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100251999/) |
| Nov 28, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Repair and replace facade masonry veneer and cast new stairs and stoop no change in configuration, no interior work | $75,000 | [100146679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100146679/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | [124 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/124-s-central-ave/) | 80 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC interior and exterior rehab of fire damage to 3 story brick 3 unit building. Replace enclosed porch same as existing. New electrical, plumbing and mechaniacl systems as per plans | $300,000 | [101076558](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076558/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | [5522 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5522-w-adams-st/) | 630 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: shingle roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018955. | $33,000 | [B200508577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508577/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [102 S Parkside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/102-s-parkside-ave/) | 450 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 104 3s common areas. | $2,500 | [B200481486](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481486/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [20 S Waller Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/20-s-waller-ave/) | 940 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: rehab and partial remodel, all new MEP existing: type 3a, 2 1/2" - story masonry building with basement. 2-Units: B household living category, duplex 1st floor unit into basement. | $150,000 | [101082982](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082982/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [132 S Waller Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/132-s-waller-ave/) | 910 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1200 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01821. | $7,000 | [B200468816](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468816/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [5701 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5701-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 crbc: alterations to existing park fieldhouse exterior ramp and door modifications for accessibility. (Occupancy group a-3; type iii-b construction) | $200,000 | [101085757](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085757/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [5501 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5501-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.25 mi N | Elevator | Replacement of governor cable on one(1) 2000lb capacity, 7-floor, 100fpm, passenger elevator(#2 rear), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007336) | $7,000 | [101088554](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088554/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [5701 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5701-w-madison-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 3 boiler - hot water(lochinvar feb1500 high eff, 2nd floor mechanical room) 2 chiller(trane 100 ton cgam air cooled scroll chiller). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, 2nd floor  | $150,000 | [B200509986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509986/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [5435 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5435-w-madison-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 3 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: store front. | $3,000 | [B200507532](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507532/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [5417 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5417-w-adams-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | For permit 101073634: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479274](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479274/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [5701 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5701-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | For permit 101080845: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200476234](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476234/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [5608 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5608-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.25 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 6000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000394. | $125,000 | [B200475172](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475172/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [45 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/45-n-central-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing lighting. Specific location: in stairwell, boiler room, units 106, 111, 206.. | $2,222 | [B200474224](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474224/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [45 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/45-n-central-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 7; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 3. Affects: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 3 interior common areas, location: addressing door & window violations. | $4,444 | [B200473996](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473996/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [45 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/45-n-central-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3700 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: entrance 5533 W & 63 N; and throughout.. | $21,111 | [B200473988](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473988/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [5701 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5701-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC 338 SQ addition to existing accessory use golf course operations building for new toilet rooms. (Occ B con iiia) | $250,000 | [101080845](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080845/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5437 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5437-w-monroe-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020190. | $9,500 | [B200471453](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471453/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [5515 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5515-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2200 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: modified bitumen roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018955. | $19,000 | [B200470514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470514/) |

## More on this street

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

- [124 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/124-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 12, 2026
- [231 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/231-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025
- [415 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/415-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025
- [500 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/500-s-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025
- [645 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/645-s-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026
- [832 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/832-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2025
- [5258 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5258-s-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026
- [5710 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5710-s-central-ave/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024
- [5940 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5940-s-central-ave/): newest permit May 11, 2026
- [6126 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6126-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 9, 2025

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