1122-1124 West Diversey Parkway, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1122-1124 West Diversey Parkway have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 4 not closed, and 16 violations, 10 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 1122-1124 West Diversey Parkway at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2023Complete
Service upgrade to 200 amp 3 units and 1 public to be install in accord with city of chicago building and electrical code. service upgrade only this is for 1128 w diversity rear apts
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2023Complete
Replace all wadsworth panels and metering per insurance direction ,exterior riser to remain for existing 200 amp service.this is for repair of metering and panels only.to be done in accord with city of chicago building and electrical code.electrical repair is for 1128 w diversity front
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2023Complete
Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs as per plan.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2020Complete
Installation of a low voltage burglar alarm system.
- Permit - signs Jul 2015
Canvas sign panel made and installed facing south (nichole beck)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2013Complete
Interior build out of an existing ground floor commercial space. all work done as per architectural plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2008
Reviosion to permit #100190274 to change mason contractor to bga contruction.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2007Complete
New roof top deck to existing garage. per arch. plans
- Permit - elevator equipment Aug 2006
Install one hydraulic passenger elevator as per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2006
Repair back porch and install hot tub on first floor deck. per structural investigation report per (carrie e wagener )
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Feb 2006Complete
Wreck and remove a 1 story brick commercial building (body shop)
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Evirons Lincoln Holdings, Llc, 2706 North Lincoln Avenue (650 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
1,100 ft
Culinary Foods Inc and 11 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
550 ft
Harriet Tubman Elem School (550 ft), Alcott Elem School (3,150 ft), Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy (3,550 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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