1142-1156 East 54th Place, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1142-1156 East 54th Place have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 14 permits, 7 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 1142-1156 East 54th Place 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.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2026Complete
Spr 2019 cbc. interior alterations to the existing 3 story, 24 du type iiia masonry building which includes mep work, exterior improvements and replacing windows, as per architectural plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2026Active
Spr 2019 cbc electrical work only. new 1600 amp electrical service for the existing 3 story 24 dwelling unit building. no architectural or plumbing changes, as per architectural plans. 4025-4041 n kedvale.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2026Complete
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 3, location: rear of building).
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2026Active
Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2026Complete
Other administrative change associated with permit 101076047. details: revision to permit #101076047 to correct the address. the correct address is 1158 e 54th pl.. administrative filing only. no substantive change to scope of permit 101076047.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2026Complete
For permit 101076036: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2026Complete
For permit 101076047: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2026Complete
For permit 101076038: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2025Active
Self-cert 2019 cbrc interior alteration to existing 6 d.u. bldg. construction type 3b to remain occupancy type r-2 to remain (3/12/26 the correct address is 1158 e 54th pl.)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2025Active
Interior alteration to existing 6 d.u. bldg. occupancy r-2 to remain, consturction 3b to remain no change
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2025Active
Interior alteration to exisiting 6 d.u. bldg, occupancy r2 to remain, construction type 3b to remain no change
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2023Complete
Spr 2019 cbc. new wood ramp from grade to 1st floor level. all work per plans. occup. grp r-2 / constr. type 3a.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: University Of Chicago/Real Estate Operations, 1330 East 53rd Street (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
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
1,400 ft
Kozminski Elem Community Academy (1,400 ft), Murray Elem Language Academy (1,550 ft), Ray Elem School (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.0 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.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
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