11240 South Western Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 11240 South Western Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 5 not closed, and 13 violations, 7 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 11240 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Permit - signs Feb 2020
Remove and replace existing faces to read uchicago medicine on existing pylon
- Permit - signs Apr 2013
Remove existing private property pylon sign and install new with emc on the corner of lot facing 113th st and western ave. ohag 15'1"
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2012Complete
Data and voice installation.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2012Complete
Addition of a new enclosed staircase to existing two story medical center for beverly medical & diagnostic center. physical therapy rehab clinic
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2012Complete
Electrical work: 4 lights and 4 outlets
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2012Complete
Change of electrical contractor for permit # 100417716
- Permit - elevator equipment May 2012
Installation of (1) 2 stop lula elevator in medical building pursuant to plans submitted. installation to be in compliance with city of chicago elevator code. subject to field inspection by city of chicago elevator bureau.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2012
Change vent contractor to mt heating for permit 100417716
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2012
Revision to permit 100417716 to raise existing ramp above grade to meet depth requirements per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2012Complete
2nd story addition to medical facility
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2011Complete
New building storefront only as per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2008Complete
Addition of 3-car garage and interior alterations to physical therapy office, new vestibule, new front 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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: William H. Thompson & Co., 11414 South Western Ave. (1,000 ft), open. 3 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
1,200 ft
Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr (1,200 ft), Clissold Elem School (1,850 ft), Esmond Elem School (3,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.7 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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