1318 West Newport Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1318 West Newport Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 2 not closed, and 7 violations, 6 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 1318 West Newport Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2025Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: brick and limestone walls of house and garage.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2017Complete
New roof deck on existing 3 car masonry garage w/ new mtl stairs to grade as per plans, no electrical work in scope.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2016Complete
Low voltage alarm system, wiring
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2016Complete
Deconvert 2 story, 2 du masonry bldg. w/ basement to sfr, remove existing rear enclosed porch and erect new rear 2 story w/ basement addition, remove and replace existing one story front open porch w/ roof with new front one story open porch w/ open balcony above, & enlarge existing detached masonry garage from 2 to 3 car. **self-certification project - conditional permit: subject to audit & field inspections**
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2015Complete
Deconvertion two dwelling unit to a single family residence with a third floor addition and lower the existing basement and erect rear detached 3-car private garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2013Complete
Deconversion of an existing 2du with basement to a single family residence with basement, interior remodeling and new masonry garage with roof deck as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2013
Remove plaster & replace with drywall. replace floor tiles, remove carpet. electrical permit # 100517240 issued 11/12/2013.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2013Complete
Replace light fixtures, switches and receptacles due to drywall replacing.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2010Complete
Interior remodel including structure, mechanical, electrical, plumbing. new masonry garage with deck per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2006Complete
Convert from 2 d.u. to s.f.r., interior alterations with addition and new 3 car garage per plans by lic. architect
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Braver Construction, 3310 North Racine (1,150 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,200 ft
Craftsman Plating Tinning Corp 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
1,500 ft
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy (1,500 ft), Hamilton Elem School (2,250 ft), Blaine Elem School (2,400 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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