# Building permits at 16 E 121st St, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, May 10, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: setvice. | $2,800 | [B200424592](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200424592/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [12026 S Lafayette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12026-s-lafayette-ave/) | 670 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. Interior alterations and repairs to existing two story brick & fame SFR with basement (va construction type and R-5 occupancy) including electrical, HVAC and plumbing. Remove rear wood ramp and replace with new frame stars with landing. All work as per plans. | $80,000 | [101078691](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078691/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [12053 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12053-s-perry-ave/) | 810 ft W | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence | $45,000 | [B101083859](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083859/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [12054 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12054-s-michigan-ave/) | 370 ft E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 7 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 n | $2,000 | [B200472422](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472422/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [11951 S Lafayette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11951-s-lafayette-ave/) | 910 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: work includes fire damage repair: replace drywall, plumbing fixtures and associated piping & repair front porch (replace landing & stairs only). Framing:replace the fire damaged joists. Replace roofing. Siding- electrical - all work same as existing; subject to field inspections. As r | $30,000 | [101058659](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101058659/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [12105 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12105-s-la-salle-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 217'-8' ' (length). Location: side and rear yards, house to alley. | $9,437 | [B200513163](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513163/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [12020 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12020-s-indiana-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | For permit 100981320: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511419](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511419/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [12020 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12020-s-indiana-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | For permit 100981320: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200510832](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510832/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [12020 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12020-s-indiana-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Other | For permit 100981320: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200506879](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506879/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [12020 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12020-s-indiana-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Other | Reinstate permit no 100981320 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***january 2027*** on permit no 100981320. Separate admin change require to update gencon | Not listed | [101087354](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087354/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [12224 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12224-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 86'-0' ' (length). Chain link fence - 4'-0' ' (height) x 40'-0' ' (length). Location: side-front yard and back yard.. | $10,391 | [B200474808](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474808/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [11919 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11919-s-state-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence | $13,900 | [B101079358](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101079358/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [12141 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12141-s-indiana-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101075482. Affects: 48 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: entire building. | Not listed | [B200468618](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468618/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 15:37 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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Map, the one permit at this address and 12 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/16-e-121st-st/
