# Building permits at 11916 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.2M alteration or repair at 550 W 119th St, permitted Sep 21.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Dec 11, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $10,000 | [B200452461](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200452461/) |
| Jun 4, 2021 | New building | Self cert - CBC 2019- new 4bed/2ba SFR W no basement and 2 car garage. Rs-3 zoning per plans. VA Frame construction, r5 use | $250,000 | [100910845](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100910845/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [550 W 119th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/550-w-119th-st/) | 840 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self certification 2019 CBRC. Interior & exterior remodel to existing commercial building. New parking lot w/ 26 spaces+ 1 accessable space and driveway. New 4' iron fence and 6' wood fence. All work as per plans. | $1,200,000 | [101076606](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076606/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [12024 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12024-s-union-ave/) | 740 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: rehabilitate existing 4 dwelling unit, 2 story masonry as per plans. New electrical & light fixtures, new 200a service. New mechanical system for each unit. New 6' high wrought iron fence. Architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing disciplines involved. (Occupancy group  | $150,000 | [101072546](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072546/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [11926 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11926-s-lowe-ave/) | 340 ft E | Elevator | Installation of (1) one vertical platform wheelchair lift at the front of the home, 750lbs capacity @ 9fpm, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $24,017 | [101086290](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086290/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [11926 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11926-s-lowe-ave/) | 340 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications: construct a wooden deck, stairs and handrails at the front of the house.. | $24,017 | [B200477195](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477195/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | [11802 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11802-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 11.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $70,141 | [B200476629](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476629/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [11745 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11745-s-union-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 140 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $2,000 | [B200470240](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470240/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [11826 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11826-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence | $12,700 | [B101080152](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080152/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/zoning-board-of-appeals.html

## More on this street

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

- [11914 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11914-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 9, 2025
- [11918 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11918-s-union-ave/): newest permit Oct 3, 2025
- [11913 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11913-s-union-ave/): newest permit Mar 6, 2025
- [11923 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11923-s-union-ave/): newest permit Dec 19, 2025
- [11924 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11924-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 30, 2025
- [11926 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11926-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 9, 2025
- [11928 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11928-s-union-ave/): newest permit Mar 6, 2025
- [11939 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11939-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 16, 2025
- [11943 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11943-s-union-ave/): newest permit May 30, 2025
- [12024 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12024-s-union-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026

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