13 South Washington Park Court, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 13 South Washington Park Court have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 6 not closed, and 15 violations, 14 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 13 South Washington Park Court at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2026Complete
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 25 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 3. specific location: rear outside basement.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2025Active
Revisions to permit# 101033049, interior alterations including mep work & new 2nd floor balcony
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2024Suspended
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to upgrade bathroom, replace plumbing fixtures and finishes. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), second floor, basement.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Oct 2024
Reinstatement of permit no. 101033049. must start work and or request inspections no later than march 2025.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2024Complete
For permit 101033049: replacement general contractor. replacement electrical contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. change of owner for permit 101033049. new owner listed on this permit.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2024Suspended
Interior alterations including mep work & new 1st floor wood deck/ 2nd floor wood balcony as per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2022Complete
Revision to building permit #100885475. changes to floor plan layouts. no change in work to exterior with this revision.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2021Expired
Interior alterations of a three story plus basement single family residence. architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing disciplines involved
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt May 2016
Reinstatement of permit #100521920 for 25% of the original cost + a $50 processing fee.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2015Complete
De-convert 3 story to 2 story with demolition of the entire 3rd floor including the walkway and stair; erect rear open porch and interior alteration for the exist. 3-story sfr with basement. erect roof deck over the exist. detached private garage with stairs to grade.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Emerald Properties, 4942 South Calumet Avenue (1,000 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 ft
510 E 50th St and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,600 ft
Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts (1,600 ft), Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch (2,100 ft), Reavis Elem Math & Sci Spec Schl (2,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 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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- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- 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.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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