# Building permits at 4944 N Kenneth Ave, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Oct 14, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits (14 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 14, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 7.36 kw. Array output: 9.775 kw. Location: roofing. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0056. | $30,348 | [B200443599](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200443599/) | | Oct 14, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 7.36 kw. Array output: 9.775 kw. Location: roofing. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0056. | $30,348 | [B200443592](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200443592/) | | Mar 4, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit already approved - 100219784 - to change the approved formed foundation to trench, and to increase the width of the addition by 3 feet as per plans | $7,000 | [100225656](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100225656/) | | Feb 15, 2008 | Electrical | Install new 200 amp electric service,(1) meter only. | $2,500 | [B100224240](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100224240/) | | Jan 24, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Rear one story addition and interior alterations to existing single family residence including electircal and HVAC work per architectural plans. | $36,500 | [100219784](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100219784/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 8, 2026 | [4943 N Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4943-n-kenneth-ave/) | 85 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 7.65 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $19,535 | [B200472437](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472437/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [4943 N Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4943-n-kenneth-ave/) | 85 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: exterior, main panel. | $5,000 | [B200472447](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472447/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [5051 N Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5051-n-kenneth-ave/) | 730 ft N | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 3 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: smokestack. | $3,500 | [B200510378](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510378/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [4441 W Ainslie St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4441-w-ainslie-st/) | 530 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 194 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: roof top. | $10,750 | [B200514102](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514102/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [4948 N Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4948-n-kostner-ave/) | 350 ft E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $7,796 | [B200513650](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513650/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [4915 N Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4915-n-kostner-ave/) | 530 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101066370, HVAC plans revised perinspector's request. Addition on north elevation to accomodate new mechanical room. | $10,000 | [101079924](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079924/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [4441 W Ainslie St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4441-w-ainslie-st/) | 530 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Concrete work. | $26,823 | [B200473848](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473848/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 3, 2026 | [5001 N Kildare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5001-n-kildare-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove existing wood stairs and replace with new wood landing and stairs. Construct new concrete pier footings and flatwork as needed for new stairs. Remove and replace existing siding on rear portion of residence. New and existing occupancy group r5 single family residence. Type VB c | $46,500 | [101087057](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087057/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [4957 N Kolmar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4957-n-kolmar-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior. | $4,500 | [B200481638](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481638/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [5115 N Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5115-n-kenneth-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Other | For permit 101076834: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200476905](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476905/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [5115 N Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5115-n-kenneth-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Other | For permit 101076834: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477067](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477067/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [5115 N Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5115-n-kenneth-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Other | For permit 101076834: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200476598](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476598/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [4821 N Elston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4821-n-elston-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Propsoed exterior walk-in cooler for a ground floor restaurant in an existing 2 story mixed use building (2nd floor use not confirmed), per plans. | $15,000 | [101073451](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073451/) | | May 28, 2026 | [4353 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4353-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 9166 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018894. | $70,000 | [B200471763](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471763/) | | May 7, 2026 | [4835 N Elston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4835-n-elston-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self certification 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of existing 2-story body art services and communications service establishments (recording studio) conversion to office with window replacement, new skylights, as per plans (occupancy group B: business; type iii-b construction). | $274,300 | [101077867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077867/) | ## 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 N Kenneth Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [4943 N Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4943-n-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026 - [4925 N Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4925-n-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Jul 25, 2025 - [4907 N Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4907-n-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025 - [4843 N Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4843-n-kenneth-ave/): newest permit May 19, 2025 - [5051 N Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5051-n-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026 - [5100 N Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5100-n-kenneth-ave/): newest permit May 14, 2025 - [5110 N Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5110-n-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Jan 24, 2026 - [5115 N Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5115-n-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026 - [4720 N Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4720-n-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025 - [4535 N Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4535-n-kenneth-ave/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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