# Building permits at 552 W 119th St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.2M alteration or repair at 550 W 119th St, permitted Sep 21.

One permit on record here. The newest, Feb 4: Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: commercial. Project area: 0.26 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200441164](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200441164/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [550 W 119th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/550-w-119th-st/) | 25 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self certification 2019 CBRC. Interior & exterior remodel to existing commercial building. New parking lot w/ 26 spaces+ 1 accessable space and driveway. New 4' iron fence and 6' wood fence. All work as per plans. | $1,200,000 | [101076606](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076606/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | [11926 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11926-s-lowe-ave/) | 570 ft SW | Elevator | Installation of (1) one vertical platform wheelchair lift at the front of the home, 750lbs capacity @ 9fpm, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $24,017 | [101086290](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086290/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [11925 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11925-s-normal-ave/) | 690 ft SE | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence | $36,000 | [B101083615](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083615/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [11802 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11802-s-parnell-ave/) | 600 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 11.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $70,141 | [B200476629](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476629/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [11926 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11926-s-lowe-ave/) | 570 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications: construct a wooden deck, stairs and handrails at the front of the house.. | $24,017 | [B200477195](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477195/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [11826 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11826-s-parnell-ave/) | 380 ft NE | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence | $12,700 | [B101080152](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080152/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | [12024 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12024-s-union-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: rehabilitate existing 4 dwelling unit, 2 story masonry as per plans. New electrical & light fixtures, new 200a service. New mechanical system for each unit. New 6' high wrought iron fence. Architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing disciplines involved. (Occupancy group  | $150,000 | [101072546](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072546/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [11732 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11732-s-normal-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 5.85 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,115 | [B200481474](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481474/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [11732 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11732-s-normal-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 225 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $1,500 | [B200481477](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481477/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [11841 S Stewart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11841-s-stewart-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $25,474 | [101086882](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086882/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [11841 S Stewart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11841-s-stewart-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications: construct a wooden deck, stairs and handrails at the front of the house. | $25,474 | [B200480852](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480852/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [11745 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11745-s-union-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 140 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $2,000 | [B200470240](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470240/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [11722 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/11722-s-wallace-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 1-1/2 story w/ basement single family residence. (Occupancy group R-5; type 5a construction) | $80,000 | [101079426](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079426/) |

## 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 119th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [550 W 119th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/550-w-119th-st/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026
- [545 W 119th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/545-w-119th-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026
- [635 W 119th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/635-w-119th-st/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026
- [433 W 119th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/433-w-119th-st/): newest permit Feb 11, 2026
- [332 W 119th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/332-w-119th-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025
- [239 W 119th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/239-w-119th-st/): newest permit Nov 14, 2024
- [110 W 119th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/110-w-119th-st/): newest permit Apr 13, 2026
- [1005 W 119th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1005-w-119th-st/): newest permit Sep 3, 2025
- [1250 W 119th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1250-w-119th-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026
- [1508 W 119th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1508-w-119th-st/): newest permit Jun 6, 2025

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Map, the one permit at this address and 13 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/552-w-119th-st/
