# Building permits at 49 W 116th St, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 13, 2024: Proposed 2 car parking pad and interior alteration in an existing 2 story/2 unit residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits (16 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Proposed 2 car parking pad and interior alteration in an existing 2 story/2 unit residence, per plans. | $22,000 | [101057421](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101057421/) |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Electrical | New 200 amp service and repair and replace as existing. | $5,200 | [B101019508](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101019508/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

17 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | [11562 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11562-s-la-salle-st/) | 640 ft NW | 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. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 n | $5,000 | [B200508453](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508453/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [11730 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11730-s-state-st/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. Replace existing open wood side porch at south elevation with porch same kind, size and location. All work as per plans. | $10,000 | [101087577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087577/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [11537 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11537-s-la-salle-st/) | 770 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: current use occupancy classification: rs-3. Proposed use occupancy classification: rs-3. Remove the existing enclosed deck and replace it with a new wood deck with a roof. Relocate the existing electrical service mast. | $39,000 | [101085990](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085990/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [107 W 117th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/107-w-117th-st/) | 390 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 15. Lighting outlets: 15. Specific location: 1st and 2nd floor. | $5,000 | [B200507765](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507765/) |
| Aug 22, 2026 | [11562 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11562-s-la-salle-st/) | 640 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: single family. | $1,500 | [B200508280](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508280/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [11730 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11730-s-state-st/) | 830 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 120'-0' ' (length). Location: 120 lf of 6 FT high wood fence correct violations. | $2,500 | [B200507572](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507572/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [107 W 117th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/107-w-117th-st/) | 390 ft SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 11 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), each unit. | $5,000 | [B200506781](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506781/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [11581 S Lafayette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11581-s-lafayette-ave/) | 320 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 125'-0' ' (length). Wood fence - 4'-0' ' (height) x 25'-0' ' (length). Location: N. E. W. S. Sides of the lot. | $2,500 | [B200475247](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475247/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [11566 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11566-s-perry-ave/) | 400 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 150 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $250 | [B200457720](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200457720/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | [11745 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11745-s-wentworth-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $24,000 | [B101083860](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083860/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [11708 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11708-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 13 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 13. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement and backyard. | $25,000 | [B200475100](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475100/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [11804 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11804-s-state-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 40'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard fence. | $1,500 | [B200469988](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469988/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11708 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11708-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, top unit utility closet and side yard. | $16,000 | [B200475305](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475305/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11708 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11708-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, basement and side yard. | $16,000 | [B200475299](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475299/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [11708 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11708-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | 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: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $10,000 | [B200475295](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475295/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [242 W 117th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/242-w-117th-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence | $13,000 | [B101080162](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080162/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [11629 S Yale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11629-s-yale-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 10 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $1,000 | [B200468741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468741/) |

## 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 116th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [107 W 116th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/107-w-116th-st/): newest permit Jul 29, 2025
- [659 W 116th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/659-w-116th-st/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026
- [738 W 116th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/738-w-116th-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025
- [2549 W 116th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2549-w-116th-st/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025
- [3410 W 116th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3410-w-116th-st/): newest permit Mar 14, 2025
- [3507 W 116th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3507-w-116th-st/): newest permit Jun 9, 2026
- [3629 W 116th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3629-w-116th-st/): newest permit May 19, 2026

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