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1100 West Grand Avenue, Chicago

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Does 1100 West Grand Avenue have open permits or code violations?
Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 3 not closed, and 16 violations.
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 1100 West Grand 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

3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.

  1. Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2026Complete

    Direct developer services: revision of permit to incorporate the change to fiberglass thermal insulation at the exterior walls for a 7 story building, 99 dwelling units, previous permits 101002748 and 101020328. (occupancy group r-2/m/b, type ib) consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering

  2. Permit - elevator equipment Jan 2025

    Installation of (2) two eg passenger elevators, 3500lbs capacity @ 200fpm, 7 stops, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. of buildings elevator bureau inspection.

  3. Permit – express permit program Nov 2024Complete

    Line voltage electrical work. new temporary 800 amp service disconnecting means with 42 circuits. receptacle outlets: 28 . lighting outlets: 105. specific location: temporary construction service 800a 480v.

  4. Permit – express permit program Nov 2024Active

    Fire alarm: new system. associated building permit:b200404726. affects: 100 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking: no. monitoring type: supervising station . specific location: floors 1 thru 7, roof.

  5. Permit - new construction Oct 2024Complete

    Dds 2019 cbc: new construction for 7 story building with commercial at first floor and 99 residential dwelling units above (occupancy group r-2/b, type ia construction) caissons only permit under 101020328 consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering

  6. Permit – express permit program Aug 2024Complete

    Revision to permit #101020328. to change of (gc) general contractors.

  7. Permit - new construction Aug 2024Suspended

    Tower crane permit for foundation - freestanding operation of a potain md485b tower crane per plans.

  8. Permit - new construction Aug 2024Complete

    Dds 2019 cbc: caissons only permit for new 7 story building, 99 dwelling unit, 28 indoor parking spaces and 99 bike spaces on permit #101003878 (occupancy group r-2/m/b, type ib construction). consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering

  9. Permit - new construction Jun 2018Complete

    Installation of 200'tall flag pole structure and associated foundation as per plans. (structural peer review)

  10. Permit - wrecking/demolition Apr 2009Complete

    Wreck and remove a commercial canopy

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

19 within 1,650 ft

Nearest: Bruss, Bill, 1139 West Grand Avenue (400 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

Brownfield site

1,500 ft

951 W Huron. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.

EPA ACRES Brownfields

Toxic release facility

750 ft

Sherman Reynolds Inc and 29 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

1,350 ft

Ogden Int High School (1,350 ft), Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep (1,800 ft), Otis Elem School (2,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.

U.S. Department of Education, NCES

Major airport

8.8 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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Who lives and works in Chicago

Trading floors, logistics and the deepest architecture stock in America

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.

$71,673
median household income
18.9%
residents aged 25 to 34
45%
households that own their home

What pays the bills

  • Finance and trading
  • Logistics and rail
  • Law and consulting
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing

Who anchors the economy

CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines

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  • Young professionals
  • Families buying space
  • Two and three flat owners
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  • 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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