# Building permits at 16 W 44th St, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Feb 14, 2025: Full building permit for 2 story 2 D.U. building with basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2025 | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2 story 2 d.u. Building with basement, detached 2 car garage as per plan (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). | $440,144 | [101063241](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063241/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

8 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 19, 2026 | [12 W 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12-w-44th-st/) | 35 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $19,754 | [B200461512](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461512/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | [4547 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4547-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 25'-0' ' (length). Location: legalize existing 6ft fence at front & rear of bld. | $30,000 | [B200510778](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510778/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [4300 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4300-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 30 SQ. FT. Location: building perimeter : north, south, east and west. | $50,050 | [B200507989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507989/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [4550 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4550-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Elevator | Replacement of hydraulic valve on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 3-floor, 125fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(#96649) | $17,725 | [101087421](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087421/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [4350 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4350-s-wentworth-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Other | For permit 100992981: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200478709](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478709/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [4300 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4300-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: 1st floor. | $1,500 | [B200476948](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476948/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [4240 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4240-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all exterior brick walls, basement door.. | $40,750 | [B200475142](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475142/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [4408 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4408-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs as per plan. | $31,500 | [101083546](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083546/) |

## 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 W 44th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [15 W 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/15-w-44th-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026
- [18 W 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/18-w-44th-st/): newest permit Feb 7, 2026
- [19 W 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/19-w-44th-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026
- [12 W 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12-w-44th-st/): newest permit Jun 19, 2026
- [20 W 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/20-w-44th-st/): newest permit Feb 7, 2026
- [11 W 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11-w-44th-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026
- [23 W 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/23-w-44th-st/): newest permit Apr 13, 2026
- [441 W 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/441-w-44th-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2025
- [506 W 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/506-w-44th-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025
- [1400 W 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-w-44th-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026

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Map, the one permit at this address and 8 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/16-w-44th-st/