# Building permits at 79 E 16th St, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Apr 21, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 21, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south, north and east elevations. | $47,485 | [B200422225](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200422225/) | | Oct 12, 2011 | Other | Remove and reinstall coping and flashing. Tuckpoint east and north elevations | $17,850 | [100414466](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100414466/) | | May 22, 2008 | Plumbing | Hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1 | $850 | [100238878](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100238878/) | ## 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 23, 2026 | [1620 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1620-s-michigan-ave/) | 170 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building exterior. | $7,500 | [B200474421](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474421/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [1556 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1556-s-michigan-ave/) | 75 ft N | Alteration or repair | Self certification. Revision to permit #101072100 to revise for added hood and ducting. No architectural changes. | $1,500 | [101083834](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083834/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [1802 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1802-s-wabash-ave/) | 980 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - new commercial kitchen equipment at tea, beer, wine,and café/bistro - occupancy group a2 type VA construction per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field | $30,000 | [101082086](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082086/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [1600 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1600-s-indiana-ave/) | 420 ft E | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 100 FT., max. Height: 200 FT. Location: north elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200510549](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510549/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [1601 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1601-s-state-st/) | 830 ft W | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 120 FT., max. Height: 80 FT. Location: all elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200511009](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511009/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [1500 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1500-s-michigan-ave/) | 640 ft N | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:100466738. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st, 2nd & 3rd. | Not listed | [B200473802](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473802/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [1631 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1631-s-michigan-ave/) | 280 ft S | Other | Change of owner for permit 101039646. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200480877](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480877/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [1720 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1720-s-michigan-ave/) | 610 ft S | Elevator | Replacement of hoist cables on two(2) 3000lb capacity, 33-floor, 500fpm, passenger elevators(#3-#4), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100177503) | $78,500 | [101085989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085989/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [50 E 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/50-e-16th-st/) | 350 ft W | Grading | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 1000sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: 2 floors of interior garage - critical examination. | $220,000 | [B200474913](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474913/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [50 E 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/50-e-16th-st/) | 350 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: ext bldg inspection - acg critical examination. | $30,500 | [B200475015](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475015/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1545 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1545-s-state-st/) | 850 ft W | Alteration or repair | Existing roof deck replacement on existing 7stry masonry residential building | $20,000 | [101081755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081755/) | | May 27, 2026 | [1550 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1550-s-indiana-ave/) | 450 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: near garage. | $8,080 | [B200472198](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472198/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 18, 2026 | [1800 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1800-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Standard plan 2019 CBRC: the project is to provide a handicap-accessible entrance at the existing north entrance of the coach house. Work includes installing a new interior ada-accessible ramp, replacing existing wood entrance doors, modifying the existing stone sidewalk, interior concrete floor, an | $155,000 | [101082550](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082550/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [1452 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1452-s-state-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $3,186 | [B200480703](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480703/) | | Jun 7, 2026 | [1836 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1836-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 10 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: 1st floor. | $5,000 | [B200473594](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473594/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-04 21:13 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. 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