1134-1136 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1134-1136 West Armitage Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 21 permits, 12 not closed, and 26 violations, 25 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 1134-1136 West Armitage Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 25 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2025Complete
Other administrative change associated with permit 101063182. details: revision to permit no 101063182, to correct permit address to 1134 w armitage (from 1136 w armitage). administrative filing only. no substantive change to scope of permit 101063182.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2025Active
Self-cert 2019 cbrc:change of occupancy and full interior renovation of existing tavern, to a new bakery-cafe shop.mep per plans. 9occupancy group a-2, construction classification iiia)
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2024Suspended
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: back area.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2023
Brick replacement on the chimney,grinding,tuckpointing section on the south wall. - no structural work - 1 sqft
- Permit - easy permit process May 2022
Doors (replacement only): qty 1 located on rear elevation
- Permit - signs Feb 2020
1'8"hx4'l double face blade sign with led spot lights at storfront
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2018Complete
Install interior light fixtures and out lets with 5 circuits
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2018
Revision to permit #100769813 change gc to amg general contracting & dev inc. , change plumbing to asap remodeling services, change hvac to 153 heat & power
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2018Complete
Interior remodeling to provide a massage service, including architectural, electrical, hvac & plumbing work.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2018Complete
Remove and replace existing open garage roof top deck as per plan.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2017Complete
Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs as per plan.
- Permit - scaffolding Nov 2017
Erect (1) scaffold from 11-17-17 to 11-17-18
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: St. Teresa Catholic Church, 1930 North Kenmore (800 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
1,550 ft
Plibrico Co Chicago Plant and 22 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
1,700 ft
Mayer Elem School (1,700 ft), Lincoln Park High School (3,100 ft), Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (3,250 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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- 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.
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