1256 West Wellington Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1256 West Wellington Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 16 permits, 6 not closed, and 6 violations, 2 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 1256 West Wellington Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Permit - new construction Jun 2026Active
Construction of a dining pavillion built on the public parkway. pavillon services an existing restaurant. the restaurant building is 2 story frame 1- dwelling unit, 1- non residential unit. bacp has granted public way use and all associated fees have been paid bacp1744251. the electrical component has been permitted inspected and approved. this is a non habitable structure less than 400 sq/ft. the use is incidental dining. grant ullrich requested the standard plan review.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt May 2025
Reinstate permit no 100966522 must continue work and or request inspections no later than february 2026 on permit no 100966522
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2024Complete
Correct service grounding, replace overhead line from the building to the garage, provide bonding, remove existing panel ground wiring, remove apartment disconnect from commercial space, verify work completed under permit # 100961233
- Permit - new construction Aug 2023Complete
Sc 2019 cbc: proposed coach house (per adu ordinance) w/2 car garage and roof deck w/hot tub and fireplace, per plans. variation #168-23-z approved 06.30.2023.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2022Complete
400 amp single phase service. install riser for garage, install riser for front pavilion.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2018Complete
Upgrade to 200a service
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2016Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4019-13207
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2015
Repair/replace drywall, flooring, finishes and replace plumbing fixtures. electrical on separate permit.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2015Complete
Replacement of exit and emergency lights and light fixtures, switches and outlets
- Permit – express permit program May 2012Complete
Installation of electrical timer switch
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2010Complete
Interior alteration to existing 1st floor tavern to install new kitchen at rear of building, and relocate walk-in refrigerator to existing rear detached garage, per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2009Complete
Installation of a low voltage security alarm system job # 326-46954 karen butt adt sales rep linda salcedo
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
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Salvation Army, 1415 West Belmont Ave. (1,550 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
750 ft
Culinary Foods Inc and 9 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
Harriet Tubman Elem School (1,700 ft), Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy (2,450 ft), Burley Elem School (2,450 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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