1021 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1021 West Belmont Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 32 permits, 24 not closed, and 22 violations, 22 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 1021 West Belmont Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
24 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 22 open violations.
- Permit - signs Oct 2026
Wwdogchicago llcnew electrical id wall signlocation: north elevationfacing: belmont ave.reads: sparkle + logo
- Permit - signs Oct 2026
Wwdogchicago llcnew electrical id wall signlocation: east elevationfacing: kenmore ave.reads: sparkle + logo
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2026Active
Self-cert 2019 cbrc tenant build-out for dog groom facility/ alteration to existing space work to include architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. no work on exterior of existing building. (occupancy class b, construction class: iiib)
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2025Active
Self cert: interior build-out only of a small stretch fitness with associated architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work.no change to exterior and structure.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2022Expired
Spr 2019 cbcr: repair (1) truss due to observed crack in existing 1-story, 11 ft high (box measurement), 5500 sf commercial building (occupancy group b and type iiib construction)
- Permit - signs Jan 2022
Installation of an internally illuminated blade sign to read: native foods 100% plant based
- Permit - signs Jan 2022
Installation of internally illuminated wall sign on north elevation. to read: "native foods"
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2021
Rebuild west parapet wall and tuckpointing - no structural work - 400 sqft
- Permit - signs Dec 2018
Install led illuminated sign cabinet on west elevation of building.
- Permit - signs Dec 2018
Install led illuminated sign cabinet on north elevation of building.
- Permit - signs Dec 2018
Install projecting led illuminated blade sign on west elevation of building.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2018Complete
Exterior alterations to address violations to an existing building to include rebuilding porch from grade to roof in backyard, rebuild existing steps to second floor and removal of existing wood awning. existing/proposed use: business **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Advocate Healthcare, 836 West Nelson Street (1,400 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,650 ft
Craftsman Plating Tinning Corp and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
50 ft
Belmont-Sheffield Trust and Savings Bank Building. 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
1,250 ft
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy (1,250 ft), Harriet Tubman Elem School (2,050 ft), Nettelhorst Elem School (2,800 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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Chicago carries a full corporate economy at a price the coasts do not match. Neighborhoods are distinct and walkable, two and three flats are everywhere, and the Loop still sets the commute for finance, law and consulting.
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- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
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- Two and three flat owners
More on West Belmont Avenue
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
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