1119 South Western Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1119 South Western Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 16 permits, 8 not closed, and 17 violations, 11 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 1119 South Western Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2024Active
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior buildout of existing 2,494 sf commercial building for use as office. (occ. group b, cons. type iii-a)
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2023Complete
Kitchen and bathroom remodel, existing panel and service
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2023
Renovation of all(4)apt units:kitchens and bathrooms(760sq ft),work includes replacement of cabinets,vanties,(16)plumbing fixtures,flooring,shower tile.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2023
Roof recover only - no structural work
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2023
Masonry repairs and tuckpointing.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2018Complete
Rewiring for 4 apartments in existing conduits at 1123 s western ave
- Permit – express permit program May 2017Complete
Electric repair after fire damage
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2015
Repair/replace windows, tuckpoint east wall and repair/replace stucco on south elevation.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2014Complete
Remove and replace existing wood stairs and decks with new non-combustible stairs and deck......... repair existing catwalk to meet proper guardrail specifications as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2012
Repair\replace face brick. 750 sq. ft. no grinding. west facade and south side.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2012Complete
Electrical service upgrade
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2011
Revision to permit # 100343044 issued 10/08/2010 to change the general contractor of record to sumac inc.
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
13 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Willie'S Auto Repair, 2363 West Ogden Ave. (1,000 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,050 ft
Midwest Folding Products. 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
1,200 ft
Cook Co Juvenile-Jefferson Alt HS (1,200 ft), Irving Elem School (1,650 ft), Chalmers STEAM Elementary (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 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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