1227-1229 West Foster Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1227-1229 West Foster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 9 permits, 4 not closed, and 36 violations, 8 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 1227-1229 West Foster Avenue 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2023Expired
Spr2019 cbc-replace the existing steel lintels and tuckpointing. all work as per the plans
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2018Complete
Change 07 box 100a circuibavever
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2017
Changing hvac contractor to allseason hvac, changing plumbing contractor to sabres plumbing from permit #100693806.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2017Complete
Interior alterations throughout existing 3 story masonry, 7 du's bldg to include new mech, elect, & plumb per plans. duplex existing 1st fl east du (unit 1a) into bsmt & exterior alterations to infill masonry openings & install new window in east lightwell at bsmt. erect new wood fence at rear 6 ft high.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit – express permit program May 2013Complete
Upgrade of existing fuse panel, to circuit breaker load center
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2013
Remove\replace deteriorated lintels with same like and kind. north elevation 6 openings 2-6' long, 5 openings 4'4". install additional lag bolts on rear balconies as per violations.
- Permit – express permit program May 2009Complete
Installation of a low voltage security alarm system #2w karen shoffner adt sales rep gary guidi
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2007
Repairs to existing porch as per violations. repair existing interior stairwell and landings. all work same as existing. electrical work. no plumbing work under this permit.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2007Complete
Installing circuits for 6 dishwashers upgrading 2 prong recepaticals to 3 prong for 6 apts. existing system 3
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
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Broadway Foster, Llc, 5206-5246 North Broadway Street (550 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,700 ft
Delta Precision Circuits and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
West Argyle Street Historic District (Boundary Increase). 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
800 ft
Goudy Technology Academy (800 ft), McCutcheon Elem School (2,550 ft), Peirce Elem Intl Studies School (3,050 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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West Foster Avenue places this address on Chicago’s North Side, along a major east-west route for trips across the city. Foster Avenue also provides a direct path toward the lakefront and downtown connections.
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Who lives and works in Chicago
Trading floors, logistics and the deepest architecture stock in America
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.
- $71,673
- median household income
- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
- households that own their home
What pays the bills
- Finance and trading
- Logistics and rail
- Law and consulting
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
Who anchors the economy
CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines
The market is shaped around
- Young professionals
- Families buying space
- Two and three flat owners
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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.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- 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.
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