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Ward 16 at a glance
Crime is down 8% on the same point last year, and the ward is middle of the pack (18th of 50) for crimes per square mile.
$5.3MJul 21, 20265515 S Lowe AveRenovation/Alterationself-cert 2019 cbrc: roofing replacement with select mep intervention requirements, remove and replace 2 existing exterior exit stairs. structural peer review report.
$5MNov 7, 20251210 W 59th StRenovation/Alterationproposed 10 space parking lot (1 ada), 4' iron fence, trash enclosures, internal and external alterations to convert existing 2 story restaurant space to new restaurant and office space, per plans.
$2.9MNov 18, 20256941 S Western AveRenovation/Alterationaddition of 1-story service reception, parts storage and repair garage.west & north facade improvements: new acm canopy & glass entry portal, overhead door replacement. interior alterations (showroom, customer facing & boh areas only; area not in scope shown diagonally hatched): floor layout reconfiguration, new interior finishes in the area of work (conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Crimes by month, 25 months
570Sep 2026· ▼ 1% vs Sep 2025· average ward 393
724
Oct 2024Ward 16Average wardOct 2026
Most reported, 2026 · vs 2025
Battery1,17525%▼ 9%
Theft69515%▼ 12%
Criminal Damage62213%▼ 11%
Assault61813%▼ 13%
Other Offense4509%▼ 9%
Motor Vehicle Theft4089%▲ 14%
Narcotics2485%▲ 12%
When incidents happen · last 12 months
Busiest: Sat 12a–1a · 84 incidents · 1.2% of the year
$807KApr 27, 20265300 S Hermitage AveRenovation/Alterationself-cert 2019 cbrc: chicago public school facility. no change in use. localized toilet room repairs and modifications. interior lift installation. localized exterior paving repairs. self certification.
$700KJul 29, 20265451 S Racine AveNew Constructionspr 2019 cbc - erect 1 story carwash building including fence and trash enclosure (construction type iib - b occupancy), retaining wall, 6 parking spaces, 25 stalls for car cleaning use per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
$501KSep 4, 20266250 S Claremont AvePermit – Express Permit Programtuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2800 sq. ft., lintel qty. 17, max. length 6. location: all elevations.
$470KApr 17, 20261239 W 59th StRenovation/Alterationspr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations & repair of existing 1-story masonry building (no basement) for new production facility & offices. (2) new ada compliant bathrooms. new hvac, electrical, & plumbing. roof repairs (no tear off) as required. adding a new rigid frame reinforcing north wall at northwest corner for new window openings. new curb cut for parking lot. new asphalt & landscaping. previous application #101046226. (occupancy group a-3; type iiib construction), per plans
$454KNov 28, 20255217 S Bishop StNew Constructionself-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 2 story 2 d.u. with attic & type "a" h.c. accessible unit, rear deck at 2nd story, detached 2 car garage as per plan (occupancy group r-5, type va construction)
