11033-11037 South Vernon Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 11033-11037 South Vernon Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 29 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 11033-11037 South Vernon 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 29 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2023Complete
**fire alarm permit**installation of a new fire alarm system
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2019Complete
Standard plan review. a-2. replace existing enclosed frame porch with a new open wood frame porch for existing multi-family residential building. remove existing masonry garage and install 3 open parking stalls. install new 6 ft. metal fence at rear of property btw open parking and building. all per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2019
Fences: 38ft 5in x 6ft 0in: qty 1, windows (replacement only): qty 45, doors (replacement only): qty 58
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2018
Replace porch wood lookouts on 3 story open steel porch
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2018Complete
Repair 200 amp service , replace missing mogul fitting, check wiring
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2017Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4022-57177
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2017Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4022-57181
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2016Complete
Remove and replace 3-story open wood porches, same size, same location at existing 3-story brick building with basement
- Permit - easy permit process May 2011
Repair north porch per building violations only- all work same as existing
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2009
Reinstate permit 100223430 issued 2/29/08 for 25% of original cost. change general contractor of record to mae lewis construction.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2008Complete
Interior alterations to an existing 3 story 6 d.u. and remove existing enclosed porch and erect a new 3 story open metal porch.
- Permit – express permit program May 2007Complete
Repair all electrical code violaion # 06l090882.200a service upgrade.6-units,1-public.install em.lights.plan# 21344 no exit sign installation
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
Superfund site
2.4 mi
Lake Calumet Cluster (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sherwin Williams Co., 10909 Cottage Grove Ave. (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
800 ft
Pullman National Monument and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,350 ft
Foseco Inc and 5 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
1,100 ft
Brooks College Prep Academy HS (1,100 ft), Pullman Elem School (1,950 ft), Cullen Elem School (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.7 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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