133 South Seeley Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 133 South Seeley Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 16 permits, 9 not closed, and 16 violations, 15 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 133 South Seeley Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Permit - new construction Mar 2025Active
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: new construction of a (528) sq.ft., type va frame, 2-car detached garage and new access stair and connection to existing deck and new (144) sq. ft. 1-car concrete parking pad at existing 2-story, type iiia masonry, 25' ht., single-family residence (occupancy group r-5; type va construction).
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Aug 2023Complete
Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry residence
- Permit - wrecking/demolition May 2023Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence and a detached frame garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2023Expired
Spr 2019 cbrc fire restoration, dormer addition and new rear open deck to and existing single family residential building as per plans.**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2022Complete
Previous permit expired p# 100754904
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2022
Revision to permit no 100952804 to change plumbing contractor to far remodeling inc
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2022Phased permitting
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alt.level 3 - iii-a const -interior alterations to existing 4-unit residence per plans. demo and rebuild in-kind 3-story open frame porch at rear. new 200 amp single phase electric service + new 1.5 main water service for building. existing use: r2 - 4du, proposed use: r2 -4-du. previously approved plans and building permit #100905248, issued on 02/24/2020 in the reference folder in pdox.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2021
Replacing of existing water service line under slab from non-coplaince type l copper with new type k copper.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2021
Roof tear off and gutters replaced
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2021Expired
2019 cbc self cert: interior renovation and new rear wood porch to replace an existing wood porch in place on an existing 4-unit multi-family dwelling, type iii-a construction, r-2 occupancy. new 24 lf metal fence at rear.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2020Expired
Interior remodeling of existing masonry, r-5, 2-story, 2-unit residential building with unfinished basement. building to remain as r-5, 2-story, 2-unit residential building.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2018Complete
Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs as per plan. same size and location as existing.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Esquilinao, Gabino, 1957 West 21st Street (1,600 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
1,000 ft
Rr Street Co Inc and 15 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
850 ft
Whittier Elem School (850 ft), Ruiz Elem School (1,350 ft), Pickard Elem School (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.8 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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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.
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- 18.9%
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- 45%
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