# Building permits at 2016 W 21st St, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Mar 17, 2025: Spr 2019 CBC replace rear 3-story wood porch and front wood deck on an existing 3-story. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 25 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 17, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC replace rear 3-story wood porch and front wood deck on an existing 3-story, 3 dwelling units residence. | $22,000 | [101065086](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065086/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 25 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [2009 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2009-w-21st-st/) | 120 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Sc2019 crbc interior alteration adn build out new bathroom on 2nd floor of 2 story single family townhouse type 4a construction. | $43,000 | [101087968](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087968/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [2006 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2006-w-21st-st/) | 100 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 4 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, and both apartments. | $27,000 | [B200506688](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506688/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [1913 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1913-w-19th-st/) | 920 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr - 2019 CBC - cure violations to legalize existing noncombustible catwalk from existing first floor deck to existing rooftop deck and to legalize existing wood pergola w/ screening at existing masonry garage (occupancy class R-5, construction type iiia) certified corrections subject to field insp | $6,000 | [101077660](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077660/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [2126 W 21st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2126-w-21st-pl/) | 840 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: mujeres latinas en accion - alteration to existing basement in 3- story sprinklered building. (Occupancy group B; type iii-b construction) | $75,100 | [101086580](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086580/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [2039 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2039-w-18th-pl/) | 950 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: rear building: interior rehabilitation of existing, 2 story, frame 2-flat(occupancy group R-5, type 5a construction) | $180,000 | [101085986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085986/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [2042 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2042-w-21st-st/) | 270 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1900 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019366. | $25,000 | [B200510770](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510770/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [1950 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1950-w-21st-st/) | 320 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 4. Location: front facade first floor. | $8,700 | [B200509112](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509112/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [2030 W Cermak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2030-w-cermak-rd/) | 690 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x18'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $17,300 | [B200507208](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507208/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [1915 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1915-w-19th-st/) | 900 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 5. Location: south elevation and west elevation. | $18,000 | [B200481668](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481668/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [2054 W Cermak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2054-w-cermak-rd/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 539 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: brick and facade at the front. | $4,312 | [B200478463](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478463/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [2057 W 21st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2057-w-21st-pl/) | 590 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front façade. | $16,000 | [B200475338](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475338/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [2037 W Cermak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2037-w-cermak-rd/) | 780 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 10000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 6. Parapet rebuilding: 2500 SQ. FT. Location: exterior work (work on damaged exterior walls). | $7,000 | [B200475228](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475228/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [2039 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2039-w-18th-pl/) | 950 ft N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of nonload bearing drywall and m.e.p. Systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on permit no 101084289. Locations: 4 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), interior only | $25,000 | [B200474081](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474081/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [2050 W Cullerton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2050-w-cullerton-st/) | 490 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 25'-0' ' x18'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $50,000 | [B200468883](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468883/) | | May 30, 2026 | [1940 W 21st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1940-w-21st-pl/) | 540 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for brick/stone exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 150 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. Brick work. | $1,350 | [B200462505](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462505/) | | May 28, 2026 | [2016 W 22nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2016-w-22nd-pl/) | 1,000 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 24sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: front stairs, columns and pad. | $6,200 | [B200471639](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471639/) | | May 28, 2026 | [1920 W Cullerton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1920-w-cullerton-st/) | 710 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: parking lot. | $4,032 | [B200469902](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469902/) | | May 8, 2026 | [2148 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2148-w-21st-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 5 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), 1 interior common areas, basement, 1st & 2nd. | $7,850 | [B200469265](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469265/) | | May 7, 2026 | [2131 W 21st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2131-w-21st-pl/) | 910 ft SW | Other | Reinstate permit no.100973628 must begin work and or request inspection no later than may 2026 on permit no.100973628 | Not listed | [101083233](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083233/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [1852 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1852-w-19th-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:100902616. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200510379](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510379/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [2152 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2152-w-21st-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 6, MAX. Length 4. Location: front facade and garage tuckpointing. | $33,000 | [B200511006](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511006/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [1844 W 21st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1844-w-21st-pl/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: proposed replacement of rear wood stairs and landing (same as existing) for a two dwelling unit two story frame building with basement as per plans | $46,500 | [101083388](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083388/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [2022 S Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2022-s-leavitt-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019663. | $16,698 | [B200507571](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507571/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [1826 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1826-w-21st-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - interior renovations to convert existing 2 story/2 unit residence to 3 units, per plans. | $20,000 | [101074615](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074615/) | | May 22, 2026 | [1921 W 22nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1921-w-22nd-pl/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $30,000 | [B200471579](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471579/) | ## 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 21st St with permits, nearest house number first: - [2018 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2018-w-21st-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024 - [2012 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2012-w-21st-st/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026 - [2009 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2009-w-21st-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026 - [2006 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2006-w-21st-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026 - [2001 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2001-w-21st-st/): newest permit Jan 3, 2025 - [2042 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2042-w-21st-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026 - [2050 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2050-w-21st-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2024 - [2056 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2056-w-21st-st/): newest permit Apr 23, 2025 - [1950 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1950-w-21st-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026 - [1928 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1928-w-21st-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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