# Building permits at 3142 W 16th St, Chicago, IL

New buildings permitted at six addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $1.2M.

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Jun 12, 2023: Revision to permit no 101012468 to change plumbing contractor to vnu plumbing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits (17 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 0.19 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2023 | Other | Revision to permit no 101012468 to change plumbing contractor to vnu plumbing | Not listed | [101020224](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101020224/) |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC interior alterations & exterior repairs of 3 d.u masonry building. Update m.e.p, equipment & fixtures; front porch replacement & rear enclosed porch repair as per plans. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $195,360 | [101012468](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101012468/) |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Other | Reinstate permit#100688872 and change | Not listed | [101012446](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101012446/) |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Other | Contractor change 100688872 | Not listed | [B101011507](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101011507/) |
| Apr 4, 2018 | Electrical | Replace drywall through out replace plumbing fixtures & minor repairs to water lines as needed, work in coach house only.(subject to field inspection) electrical #100728143 | $4,200 | [100755298](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100755298/) |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Electrical | Install 100amp service on rear coach house per city of chicago electrical code | $1,800 | [B100728143](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100728143/) |
| Apr 7, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel to include MEP and replacement of existing wood stairs on enclosed rear wood porch. | $35,000 | [100688872](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100688872/) |
| Aug 14, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Replace open wood porch at coach house - same size and location | $6,000 | [100172061](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100172061/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [3205 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3205-w-15th-st/) | 650 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alterations to second floor dwelling unit in 2 story building and addition of exterior porch and exterior stair (occupancy group B first floor and R-2 second floor: type IIIB construction) | $150,000 | [101084821](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084821/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [1440 S Kedzie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1440-s-kedzie-ave/) | 780 ft N | Sign | 14 Forty enterprise llcnew non-illuminated id wall signlocation: east elevationfacing: kedzie ave.reads: 14 forty bar & grill | $3,500 | [101086576](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086576/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1613 S Sacramento Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1613-s-sacramento-dr/) | 920 ft E | Other | Permit expires on 09/30/2026 erection starts: 8/13/2026, erection ends: 8/13/2026. Self-cert CBC 2019. Tent and stage for the 2026 end of summer event on aug 13, 2026 at douglass park. Set-up is aug 13 and takedown is aug 13, 2026. 1 Sl100 stage and 1-40x60 tent. 24Th ward with big tent events. | $5,000 | [101086653](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086653/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1551 S Kedzie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1551-s-kedzie-ave/) | 300 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: north side of building). Landing: 17 square feet. | $5,000 | [B200460812](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200460812/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1819 S Sawyer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-s-sawyer-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC: full building permit for 3 story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 on-site parking spaces and a 3-story rear wood porch, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per site plan (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction) | $450,000 | [101085120](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085120/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [1429 S Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1429-s-spaulding-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | New building | 2019 CBC - Erection of new 3-story 3 du apartment building - address 1429 S. Spaulding ave. Consisting of total 3 du and 3 open parking space located on the same lot. Blg includes one open exit exterior stair, rear porch 2-nd and 3-rd floors, wd and mtl fence per plans. Current use - residential, pr | $1,200,000 | [101083025](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083025/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [1421 S Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1421-s-spaulding-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | New building | 2019 CBC - Erect of new 3-story 3 du apartment building - address 1421 S. Spaulding ave. Consisting of total 3 du and 3 open parking space located on the same lot. Blg includes one open exit exterior stair, rear porch 2-nd and 3-rd floors, wd and mtl fence per plans. Current use - residential, propo | $1,200,000 | [101077980](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077980/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [1439 S Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1439-s-spaulding-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 on-site parking spaces and a 2-story rear wood porch, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per site plan (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction) certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $400,000 | [101082424](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082424/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1430 S Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1430-s-spaulding-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 20'-0' ' (length). Location: exisitng fence outside. | $1,000 | [B200476152](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476152/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1425 S Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1425-s-spaulding-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, backyard and utility closet. | $18,000 | [B200474494](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474494/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1425 S Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1425-s-spaulding-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, basement and backyard. | $16,000 | [B200474492](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474492/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [1443 S Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1443-s-spaulding-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC: full building permit for 3 story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 on-site parking spaces and a 2-story rear wood porch, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per site plan (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction) certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $400,000 | [101082438](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082438/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [1441 S Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1441-s-spaulding-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC: full building permit for 3 story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 on-site parking spaces and a 2-story rear wood porch, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per plan (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction) | $400,000 | [101082429](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082429/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1425 S Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1425-s-spaulding-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $5,000 | [B200474490](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474490/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1425 S Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1425-s-spaulding-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), utility closet second floor. | $5,000 | [B200474491](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474491/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [1425 S Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1425-s-spaulding-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 11 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, 1st and 2nd floor, backyard, porch. | $27,000 | [B200473308](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473308/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1624 S Christiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1624-s-christiana-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $18,300 | [B200472202](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472202/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [1420 S Albany Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1420-s-albany-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Sign | Installing illuminated ground sign witn 23 sq/ft emc; east lot location; n/s facing text. Johnson steam elementray | $20,000 | [101083378](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083378/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1426 S Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1426-s-spaulding-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Other | For permit 101068925: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200467832](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467832/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W 16th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [3604 W 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3604-w-16th-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2025
- [3606 W 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3606-w-16th-st/): newest permit Jan 30, 2026
- [3615 W 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3615-w-16th-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 2026
- [3633 W 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3633-w-16th-st/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025
- [2500 W 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2500-w-16th-st/): newest permit May 7, 2025
- [2443 W 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2443-w-16th-st/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026
- [4109 W 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4109-w-16th-st/): newest permit Feb 19, 2025
- [4247 W 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4247-w-16th-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026
- [1857 W 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1857-w-16th-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2025
- [4501 W 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4501-w-16th-st/): newest permit May 22, 2025

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