# Building permits at 157 E Kensington Ave, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Apr 15, 2025: Deconversion of existing ilegal 4 units to 2 units. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits (10 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 15, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 cbrc:deconversion of existing ilegal 4 units to 2 units, basement to remainunfinished. Correction of city of chicago building violations. MEP Per plans.reconcile work done without a permit. | $25,000 | [101064364](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064364/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [208 E 116th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/208-e-116th-st/) | 510 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/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [317 E 116th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/317-e-116th-st/) | 870 ft 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 4, 2026 | [364 E 116th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/364-e-116th-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: permit plans for interior renovation of 3-story brick & frame multi-unit residence (2du). New rear open wood porch. Mechanical, electrical & plumbing per plans. | $121,680 | [101080584](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080584/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [11708 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11708-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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 8, 2026 | [11727 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11727-s-indiana-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | 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 26, 2026 | [11419 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11419-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 1st -2nd floor. | $1,000 | [B200469602](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469602/) | | May 22, 2026 | [11424 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11424-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Demolition | RLE. Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $91,700 | [B101076746](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101076746/) | | May 5, 2026 | [11440 S Forest Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11440-s-forest-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior brick spot tuckpointing. | $4,500 | [B200468607](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468607/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E Kensington Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [158 E Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/158-e-kensington-ave/): newest permit Mar 11, 2025 - [112 E Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/112-e-kensington-ave/): newest permit Jan 9, 2026 - [349 E Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/349-e-kensington-ave/): newest permit Nov 9, 2023 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-08 10:06 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. 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