# Building permits at 159 E 116th St, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Jun 20, 2025: RLE. Wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits (15 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 20, 2025 | Demolition | RLE. Wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence | $10,000 | [B101065413](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101065413/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [208 E 116th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/208-e-116th-st/) | 260 ft E | 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/) | 660 ft E | 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/) | 780 ft 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/) | 780 ft 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/) | 780 ft 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/) | 780 ft 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 26, 2026 | [114 E 118th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/114-e-118th-st/) | 990 ft SW | 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/) | 990 ft SW | 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/) | 730 ft 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [119 E 118th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/119-e-118th-st/) | 0.20 mi S | 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/) | 0.20 mi S | 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/) | 0.20 mi S | 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/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [364 E 116th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/364-e-116th-st/) | 0.21 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/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [364 E 117th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/364-e-117th-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $21,780 | [B200474198](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474198/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [11715 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11715-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $29,161 | [B200471985](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471985/) | | May 21, 2026 | [11714 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11714-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 14.96 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof of building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0069. | $47,562 | [B200470279](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470279/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-02 17:47 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. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one's own risk.