1158-1160 West Taylor Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1158-1160 West Taylor Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 27 permits, 15 not closed, and 53 violations, 19 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 1158-1160 West Taylor Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 19 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2025Active
Spr 2019 crbc converting existing second story residential unit above an existing commercial space (tatoo parlor) to a commercial space (tatoo parlor), provide outside air intake to existing 2nd flr furnace & no work to mechanical systems. installing emergency lights, exit signs, and plumbing fixtures. (b occupancy use, type 5a construction) per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2025Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 4200 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: exterior facade on both sides.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2023Complete
Revision to permit #100959741.change of electrical , plumbing , other contractors.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2022Complete
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alterations to existing 2 story 7 unit apartment building including replacement as needed of ext. door, plumbing fixtures, kitchen equipment, int. finishes. (occupancy group r-2 and m; type iiib construction)
- Permit - signs Feb 2021
Sign permit
- Permit - signs Mar 2020
Install one set of internally illuminated channel letters sign (tai chi) to be mount on south side of building elevation
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2019Complete
Change electrical contractor for original permit # 100796153
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2019Complete
Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs as per plan. same size and location as existing.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2019Complete
Interior remodeling of the existing 1st floor & 2nd floor to provide a taichi tea service, including architectural, electrical, hvac & plumbing work.
- Permit - signs Mar 2015
Over entrance
- Permit - signs Dec 2014
Canvas awning over storefront with signage printed on awning.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2012Complete
Interior renovation to existing ground floor restaurant space to accommodate proposed coffee shop.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
15 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Rs Roosevelt Retail Llc, 1207-1215 West Roosevelt Road (1,000 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,400 ft
Produce Terminal Cold Storage and 5 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
950 ft
Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd (950 ft), Smyth J Elem School (1,800 ft), Chicago World Language Academy (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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