1102-1112 West Columbia Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1102-1112 West Columbia Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 9 permits, 3 not closed, and 29 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 1102-1112 West Columbia Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 22 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2026Active
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior renovations, new 3-story masonry & steel front decks (on existing foundation/footprint), new windows, and tuckpointing/masonry work per plans on an existing 3 story with basement masonry & frame 4 du building (occupancy group r-2, type va construction)
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2026Active
Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of non-load bearing drywall and m.e.p. systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on permit no. 101079238. locations: 4 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, interior basement, first, second, third floors.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2026Complete
Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs as per plan.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2017
Rebuild parapet all work same as exising. no structural work. subject to field inspections.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2014Complete
Remove exisitng (3) story enclosed wood porch. replace with same footprint (3) story enclosed wood porch and proposed wood decks.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2011Complete
Railinga, framing and decking repair five existing open porches
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2010Complete
Add new railings to previous permit #100317654 replace existing railings to existing open porches.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2010Complete
Repair code violations on wood stairs and porches per arch plans. relocate incoming electrical service.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2009Complete
Repair existing three story wood frame porch per arch plans to correct violations. remove existing roofdeck.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Loyola University Of Chicago, 6560 North Sheridan Road (1,200 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
4,400 ft
Organics Lagrange Inc. 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
2,650 ft
Kilmer Elem School (2,650 ft), Sullivan High School (2,850 ft), Field Elem School (3,350 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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