1121 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1121 West Belmont Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 23 permits, 11 not closed, and 32 violations, 17 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 1121 West Belmont Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 17 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2020Complete
Interior alteration of existing 2,877 sf second floor office space.
- Permit - signs Mar 2020
Permanent, illuminated, projecting wall sign. north wall elevation
- Permit - signs Jan 2020
Permanent, non-illuminated, window sign. north wall elevation; most east
- Permit - signs Jan 2020
Permanent, non-illuminated, window sign. north wall elevation; most west
- Permit - signs Jul 2018
Chicago theater group awning tony & tina weddingsign area 8' x 3'-6" 28 sq ft
- Permit - signs Jul 2018
Chicago theater group awning flanagans wakesign area 6' x 3'-6" 21 sq ft
- Permit - signs Jul 2018
Chicago theater group awning chicago theater workssign area 6' x 3'-6" 21 sq ft
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2015Complete
Self-cert interior alterations of first floor restaurant for new restaurant in existing two story masonry building. no changes to exisitng offices on second floor. interior alterations include partial suspended ceiling; gypsum board and metal stud partitions; flooring; finishes; and modifications to exisitng plumbing, electrical and hvac ductwork systems. exisitng hvac heating, ventilating and cooling equipment; electrical service and hot water heater to remain.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2014Complete
Interior buildout restaurant (cafe) as per plans**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2013Complete
400 amps service
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2013
Area of work appx 200sf: replace damaged stones above first floor windows. tuckpoint.(no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2013
Erect a new roof deck on a 4 story (3du and 1com) residential building per plans.
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: Braver Construction, 3310 North Racine (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,050 ft
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy (1,050 ft), Harriet Tubman Elem School (2,100 ft), Burley Elem School (3,400 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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- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
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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.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- 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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