101-109 South Bell Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 101-109 South Bell Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 5 not closed, and 22 violations, 7 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Cook County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 101-109 South Bell Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2026Active
Scope: roof replacement. area: 2600 sq. ft. roof covering: built-up roof. location: roof surface. il roofing contractor license: 104.01409.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2019Complete
Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2018
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 100 sqft
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2018Complete
Repairs to existing 2 story rear open wood porch
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2018
Correct masonry per building violations including parapet wall- -(no structural work)- (no work over public way)-all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2017
Replace plumbing fixtures and hot water heater all work same existing for kitchen and bathroom.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2017Complete
Remove & replace all switches, receptacles and light fixtures thoughout the dwelling
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2011Complete
Rewiring second floor apartment
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2011
Hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2009Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm
- Permit - new construction Apr 2006Complete
Erect a new 3b 3-story 2-dwelling unit residential building as per plans (subject to field inspection)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2006Complete
Interior and exterior alterations to existing 2 story 2 d.u. bldg. per arch. plans. replace rear porch same size and location.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 2200 Llc/2200 West Madison Group, 2220 West Madison Street (600 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,100 ft
Mccormick Flavor Group and 14 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
500 ft
Dett Elem School (500 ft), Crane Medical Prep HS (1,000 ft), Noble St Chtr-Chicago Bulls Prep (1,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.3 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Sinkhole-prone ground
Limestone karst
The bedrock here (dolostone (dolomite), Silurian) can dissolve and open sinkholes. Ask for a geotechnical report and check whether sinkhole coverage is in the insurance policy.
USGS Karst in the United States (OFR 2014-1156)
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Cook County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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