1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 6 permits, all closed, and 26 violations, 12 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 West Bryn Mawr Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 12 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2015Complete
At west entrance of church, replace existing 4-riser exterior concrete stairs with new concrete stairs and accessible ramp and handrails and replace existing doors with new doors to comply with accessibility requirements.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2010Complete
Remove existing asphalt roofing on flat and sloped areas down to structure. do not disturb existing copper roofing. repair masonry pointing and patch roof deck as required. install new insulation and roofing membrane, with required flashing, caulking and trim.church with accessory uses.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2006Complete
Construct a new accessible toilet on main floor as per plans
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2006Complete
Exit & emergency lighting system.;p/u on 20mar2006 by douglas-wsl ...... (check #4140 of $285.00 06/20/2006).
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2006Complete
Replace feed for hallway lighting
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2006Complete
Replace existing steel lintels at south & west facades as per plans
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Tubring, Sam, 5734 North Broadway Avenue (1,400 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
5,000 ft
Metalmasters. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
150 ft
Manor House and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
2,000 ft
Swift Elem Specialty School (2,000 ft), Peirce Elem Intl Studies School (2,900 ft), Goudy Technology Academy (2,950 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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- 45%
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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