# Building permits at 349 E Kensington Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 9, 2023: Replace 2 open frame 2nd floor porches same size and location as existing and construct 1 new open frame 2nd. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 9, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Replace 2 open frame 2nd floor porches same size and location as existing and construct 1 new open frame 2nd floor porch on two 2 story masonry residential buildings. | $20,000 | [101037368](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101037368/) | | Mar 29, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing open wood deck same size and location as per plans | $6,000 | [100428115](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100428115/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [208 E 116th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/208-e-116th-st/) | 840 ft SW | 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/) | 590 ft SW | 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/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [364 E 116th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/364-e-116th-st/) | 450 ft S | 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/) | 890 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $21,780 | [B200474198](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474198/) | | May 5, 2026 | [11440 S Forest Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11440-s-forest-ave/) | 830 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior brick spot tuckpointing. | $4,500 | [B200468607](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468607/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 16, 2026 | [11365 S Forest Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11365-s-forest-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | New building | Self-cert 2019cbrc: level 3 alterations to an existing wood frame two-story two flat with existing basement. Zoned rs-3. Occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction. | $70,000 | [101083787](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083787/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [11715 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11715-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $29,161 | [B200471985](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471985/) | | May 26, 2026 | [11419 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11419-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 1st -2nd floor. | $1,000 | [B200469602](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469602/) | | May 22, 2026 | [11424 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11424-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Demolition | RLE. Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $91,700 | [B101076746](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101076746/) | | May 21, 2026 | [11714 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11714-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | 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/) | ## 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 E Kensington Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [158 E Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/158-e-kensington-ave/): newest permit Mar 11, 2025 - [157 E Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/157-e-kensington-ave/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025 - [112 E Kensington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/112-e-kensington-ave/): newest permit Jan 9, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-09 20:55 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. 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