1122 West Montana Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1122 West Montana Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 2 not closed, and 0 violations.
- 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 West Montana Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2022Expired
Spr 2019 cbrc: new alum. pergola on existing rooftop deck on 3-story masonry building, per plans.
- Permit - elevator equipment Apr 2018
Installation of one (1) 950lb.cap, 5-floor(1-front/5-rear), 40 fpm, 2-3/8" cables roped hydraulic rei model llh-995 private residence passenger elevator. must be a single family residence maxium travel 50 feet(600 inches). pursuant to the plans submitted and building permit # 100711808 for a new 3-floor single family.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2018Complete
Low voltage burglary alarm
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2018Complete
Rt-4. partial remodel to an existing single family residence, type 4a construction, as per plans.
- Permit - new construction Aug 2017Complete
Erect new 3 story single family residence with new attached garage as per plans. sprinkler system insattlationto be separate submission to the fire department.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Aug 2017Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and a detached frame garage
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2016Complete
Change of contractor
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2015Complete
Interior and exterior alterations to existing single family residence and replace existing front porch same size and location as per plans. conditional permit subject to field inspection.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2015Complete
Replacement of roof structure and membrane on existing garage at detached residence (class a1). addition of exterior door, access walkway and occupiable roof deck on new roof structure. no change in use or occupancy.
- Permit - new construction Nov 2007Complete
Erect a new 3-story sfr as per plans.with de-attached masonry garage
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Nov 2007Complete
Wreck and remove 2 story brick 4 unit residence with garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2007Complete
Replace front porch (change front porch configuration) & replace front door same size & add lights as 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
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Mcl Development Corp., 2344 North Lakewood (1,300 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,450 ft
Tingstol Co and 19 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
1,350 ft
Mayer Elem School (1,350 ft), Harriet Tubman Elem School (2,750 ft), Alcott Elem School (3,200 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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