108 South Lake Park Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 108 South Lake Park Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 7 not closed, and 32 violations, 24 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 108 South Lake Park Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 24 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2024Expired
Repair existing front porch
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2021
Removal of old roof and install laminated shingles to match existing color of shingles, work to be completed without altering the historic structure of the building. gutters will remain the same; repoint parapet wall, flash parapet wall- existing mortar to be carefully removed so as not to damage adjacent masonry. new mortar to match historic in regard to color, type/strength, texture, joint profile and overall appearance
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2010Complete
Repair fire damaged interiors and exteriors to a three story s.f.r.. replace front wood porch same size same location and install a new rear metal porch as per plan
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2010Complete
Replace existing 2x4 roof rafters and ceiling joists with new 2x6 rafters and clg jsts and maintain original roof size and profile as existing as per plan.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2009
Repair/replace 1/2,5/8 of four sheets of drywall as needed, patch work. oak floors, paint, doors and windows s.a.r., re-roof shingle and plywood as needed, light fixt's, outlets. exterior: custom-sized alum-clad wood windows, repair all soffitts and fascias, replace/repair siding at front/east elevation as needed. all work s.a.e.( no plumbing or structural ) subject to field inspection
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2009
Rewbuild rear exteriormasonry wall and shore up damaged building to avoid lateral swaying as per attaced structural repaort and clean up debris throught out. plans include cross-bracing to stabilize south wall and new roof.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2009
Power wash front exterior wall, repair\replace mortart joints and reset loose bricks on front and exterior wall. repair\replace drywall.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2009
Erect a new 15 x 22 x 14 detached masonry garage, 11 x 7 oh door, 3 x 7 access door, 32 x 32 window, 2 sq. ft. roof vents. alley access.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2009
Replace 2 double hung windows " no structure changes" per landmark specifications; subject to field inspections
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2006Complete
Int. and exterior nenovation: kitchen and bathrooms,front and rear one story porches,replace windows and exterior doors,new 200 amp electrical service, new plumbing fixtures per plans.this is a cond. permit subject to review on site.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicago Housing Authority, 4040 South Oakenwald (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 ft
Bronzeville Urban Development and 1 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
900 ft
Robinson Elem School (900 ft), King College Prep High School (2,000 ft), Woodson South Elem School (2,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 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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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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- 45%
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