1114 South Francisco Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1114 South Francisco Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 20 permits, 5 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 1114 South Francisco Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 29 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2019
Permit for existing 6 ft high iron fence (appx 75 lf) at east & west elevations
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2019
Revision to change of general contractors.permit#100829611.new j.g.o. construction company.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2019Complete
Upgrade service from 200a to 400a
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2019Complete
Self cert project- interior remodel of 1 du in 6 du res bldg
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2019
Replace plumbing fixtures in kitchen and bath in 12 units. replace drywall in 12 units (subject to field insepctions) (110-1112)also associated piping in 12 units
- Permit – express permit program May 2019Complete
Install 200 amp 3 meter service.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2019Complete
Self cert project- interior alterations to all floors of 2 du res bldg- new rear open wood porch stair
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2019Complete
400 amps electric service
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2018Complete
Security cameras installation.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2017Complete
Existing 3 story brick building 6 dwelling units interior alterations to 5 of the 6 dwelling units on the 1st,2nd and 3rd fl replacement of existing enclosed rear porch with open rear porch and stairs as per plan.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2016Complete
Remove & replace rear 2 story open wood porch same size & location as per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2016
Repair\replace 60 sheets of drywall. electrical permit # 100630200. replacement of 8 plumbing fixtures only.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Ciancanelli, Charles, 2950 West Taylor St. (700 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
900 ft
Columbus Metal and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,850 ft
Midwest Folding Products 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
1,100 ft
Chalmers STEAM Elementary (1,100 ft), Manley Career Academy High School (1,150 ft), Kellman Corporate Community Elem (1,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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