1012-1014 South Western Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1012-1014 South Western Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 20 permits, 14 not closed, and 8 violations, 5 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 1012-1014 South Western Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2025Active
Self cert: pizza restaurant interior build-out only from an existing restaurant space with associated architectural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work; no change to structure and exterior facade
- Permit - signs Jan 2023
Doll¿s kitchen illuminated lightbox sign
- Permit - signs Feb 2020
Install one set of internally illuminated channel letters sign to be mount on east side of building elevation.(buw human hair store)
- Permit - signs Jan 2013
Install channel letter sign on the wall. private parking lot. north of roosevelt.led lighting
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2013Complete
Run pipe and install 3 security lights.
- Permit - signs Jun 2012
Channel letters
- Permit – express permit program May 2011Complete
Exhaust fans, outlets and data cables
- Permit - signs Jan 2011
Install flush mounted channel letters to read harolds chicken in the front of store.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2009Complete
Interior buildout for restaurant
- Permit - signs Sep 2009
Sign at store front
- Permit - signs Sep 2009
Install flush mounted channel letters in front of building
- Permit - signs Sep 2009
Install racway mounted sign on the side of building
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
13 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Deva Development, 732-736 Southwestern Ave. (1,100 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,450 ft
Midwest Folding Products and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,400 ft
Irving Elem School (1,400 ft), Cook Co Juvenile-Jefferson Alt HS (1,450 ft), Chalmers STEAM Elementary (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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