1122 South California Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1122 South California Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 15 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 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 1122 South California Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 17 open violations.
- Permit - new construction May 2026Active
Proposed 3 story/3 unit residence, rear 2nd/3rd floor porches/stairs, and 3 space parking pad, per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2023Complete
Electrical violations repair for 1122 s california ave nov # 522l0663076
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2022Complete
Correct all violations listed in city case 522l0669076
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2021Expired
Renovation of existing multi-family residence (3 units). new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to allow for the new layout. new open wood 3 story rear porch within same footprint to replace existing open porch. existing and proposed use is a-2. no change to building footprint or volume.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2018
Erecting approx 20 x 30 sq ft brick garage with overhead door (separate electrical permit)
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2018
Repair & replace 15 sheets of drywall, doors, remove plaster. no electrical , no plumbing. all work same as existing. no structural work. all work subject to field inspections.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2017
Tuckpointing front elevation replace damaged brick as needed replace stone coping on balcony 300 sqft. all work same as existing. no structural work. subject to field inspections.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2016Complete
Self certification- remove existing 3 story wood porch and replace with new wood open porch and stairs
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2015Expired
Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs as per plans. same size and location as existing.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2015
East elevation: repair step cracks above 3rd. flr. window lintels, vertical cracks @ bay elevation, washed out mortar & spalling bricks. replace missing bricks. west cornice tuckpoint washed out mortar. south window sills tuckpoint washed out mortar.
- Permit - new construction Oct 2014Complete
Replace existing three store porch in same location
- Permit – express permit program May 2012Complete
Repair code violations
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
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Eagle Brook Plastics, 2600 West Roosevelt Rd. (1,150 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
550 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
3,250 ft
Midwest Folding Products and 4 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
600 ft
Chalmers STEAM Elementary (600 ft), Manley Career Academy High School (1,550 ft), Collins Academy STEAM High School (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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- 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.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- 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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