1053 West Waveland Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1053 West Waveland Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 60 permits, 31 not closed, and 60 violations, 20 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 1053 West Waveland Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall.
Permits and code violations
31 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 20 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2026Active
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101086054. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: yes. special locking: no. monitoring type: supervising station . specific location: partial 3rd floor.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2026Active
Line voltage electrical work. add 6 circuits to existing 20 amp service disconnecting means. add 6 circuits to existing 20 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 6 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: exterior perimeter of stadium.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2026Active
Dds 2019 cbc: interior alteration to construct a new server room on the 3rd floor of an existing mixed-use building. occupancy b; construction type 1a. consultant reviewer v3.
- Permit - new construction Aug 2026Active
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: *structural peer review* install new 19.73' h 4-sided clock structure at the south end of gallagher way. scope includes electrical, in-ground lighting, anchoring to existing slab below grade and pavers.
- Permit - elevator equipment Aug 2026
Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 3000lb capacity, 9-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevator(#9), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100652791)
- Permit - new construction Jul 2026Active
Permit expires on 09/08/2026 erection starts: 7/23/2026, erection ends: 7/27/2026. fans first entertainmenttent- peer review- 2 day event 7/25-26/2026erect one (1) 60x82 (18mx25m) structures tent.erect 7/23/2026- remove 7/27/2026assembly
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2026Active
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install lighting. alter existing lighting. specific location: north clarke, west side of gallagher way.
- Permit – express permit program May 2026Active
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install lighting. specific location: wrigley gate on west side of gallagher way.
- Permit - new construction Mar 2026Active
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: ***structural peer review*** construction of a new archway at the west side of gallagher way with brick piers and decorative metal truss. scope includes integral lighting and decorative metal plaques, logo medallions and text. new structure to sit atop existing concrete foundations within existing planters and on private property. no change to existing occupancy in gallagher way.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2025Complete
For permit 101066800: replacement electrical contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2025Active
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101066800. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: yes. special locking: yes. monitoring type: supervising station . specific location: west terrace corridor.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2025Complete
Self cert 2019 cbrc interior alteration to extend common corridor on 3rd floor. no change in use. no change in occupancy. b-business. 1a construction type
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
No single natural hazard ranks high for this area.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Cubs Park Service Station, 3650 North Clark St. (300 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,850 ft
Craftsman Plating Tinning Corp and 2 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
1,400 ft
Inter-American Elem Magnet School (1,400 ft), Greeley Elem School (2,250 ft), Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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- 18.9%
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- 45%
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