132 North Karlov Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 132 North Karlov Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 8 permits, 5 not closed, and 44 violations, 40 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 132 North Karlov Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 40 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2024Expired
Remove and replace existing front open wood porch and stairs as per plan. same size and location as existing.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2022Expired
Spr 2019 cbrc: correct violations for interior remodeling at 2 du (1st floor & 2nd floor & basement). interior alterations for existing 2 story frame building with basement including mep. new rear wood porch and deck as per plans. existing use classification r-5; construction type va;**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2022Complete
Install smoke detectors; rewiring; service upgrade
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2020
Interior repairs to existing 2 story frame single family home, repair floors, doors, windows, ceilings, stairs and roof repair, no structural changes.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2020
Erect 25lf 6' high wrought iron and 275lf 6' high chain link.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2013Complete
Renovation of existing two-unit masonry residence to comply with city notice of violation; includes interior renovation and exterior rear wood porch replacement to comply with city guidelines. stone porch repair, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work are included in the scope of work. electrical permit pulled online by electrical contractor under permit #
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2012Complete
Install 3 meter 200 amp service two apts and public. replace fixtures and devices
- Permit - porch construction Jul 2006
Replace existing two story wood frame porch @ rear and one story @ front of existing two dwelling unit bldg. same size and location per arch. plans.
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
14 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bp Products #5061, 39 North Pulaski Road (950 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 ft
271 N Pulaski Rd and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
950 ft
Chicago Anodizing Co and 13 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
600 ft
Tilton Elem School (600 ft), Legal Prep Academy Charter HS (1,550 ft), Melody Elem School (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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