1221 West Gunnison Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1221 West Gunnison Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 23 permits, 17 not closed, and 24 violations, 22 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 1221 West Gunnison Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
17 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 22 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2026Complete
Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, front yard.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2024Active
Replacement of roof decks and privacy partition replacement as permitted on 100931078, iss'd 10/22. all work to be same as existing. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop terrace.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Aug 2024
Final reinstatement of #100931078. must begin work or request inspections no later than january 2025.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2024Suspended
Work for unit # 314: reinstall roof deck (roof deck permitted under permit # 100931078)
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2023Complete
Install new 200 amp service with (2) meters and public, (26) 20 amp 120v circuits and (2) 30 amp 240v circuits.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2023
Plumbing only:repair and replace all plumbing fixtures and replace existing dwv & water piping for (2) unit building. no water heater installation on this permit, all work subject to field inspections
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Oct 2023
Reinstate permit no 100931078, same owner and contractors. must begin work and or request inspectios no later than 03.24.24
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2023
Fence: 80ft in x 6ft in- ( fence not to be of solid construction within front yard): roof recover only (no tear off) - no structural work; subject to field inspections
- Permit - scaffolding Mar 2023
Erect one (1) scaffold from 03/10/2023 to 03/10/2024
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2023
Remove and rebuild north and east elevation sections of the parapet wall. these areas of terra cotta shall be carefully removed - cleaned & stored on site for re-use. the back up wall shall have any loose mortar removed & re-pointed back w/ type n or softer mortar. the top floor window heads (terra cotta) will be removed, cleaned and stored on site. during the removal process we shall determine if new units shall be required.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2022Expired
New roof decks and partitions.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2017
North elevation: tuckpointing - no structural work - 200 sqft
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sun Chevy, 4849 North Broadway (300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,100 ft
Paymaster Corp and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
150 ft
Balaban & Katz Uptown Theatre. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,750 ft
McCutcheon Elem School (1,750 ft), YCCS-Truman Middle College HS (2,050 ft), Goudy Technology Academy (2,300 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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More on West Gunnison Street
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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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- 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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- 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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