1020-1022 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1020-1022 West Armitage Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 21 permits, 16 not closed, and 12 violations, 6 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 1020-1022 West Armitage Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2026Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: front right corner.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2023Complete
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: revision to permit #101009608 to reconfigure the space as per plans. (occupancy group b; type iia construcation)
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2023Complete
Revision to permit #101009608 to change the electrical contractor to abb electric inc.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2023
Change of gc contractor to rigo construction,plumbing contractor to baca plumbing corp,vent contractor to emt heating and cooling permit #101009608.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2023Expired
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 1st floor retail space b for new acupuncture office as per plans. (occupancy group b; type iia construcation) no change of use.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2023
Interior demo of non-load bearing partitions, plumbing , electrical and ventilation systems in existing 1st floor retail space #b in existing 4story building. demo plans under permit application #101009608
- Permit - signs Apr 2019
Awning attached to the west wall facing north, south and west
- Permit - signs Apr 2019
Awning attached to the south wall facing east, south and west
- Permit - signs Apr 2019
2'-6" x 2'-2" x 2" blade sign attached to the south wall facing east and west
- Permit - signs Apr 2019
Awning attached to the south wall facing east, south and west
- Permit - easy permit process May 2016
Replace roof (no mep) (no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
- Permit - signs Jul 2012
Canvas awning made and installed facing south (b salon)
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: St. Teresa Catholic Church, 1930 North Kenmore (550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,750 ft
Plibrico Co Chicago Plant and 20 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
1,850 ft
Mayer Elem School (1,850 ft), Lincoln Park High School (2,450 ft), Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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