1357-1359 South Kildare Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1357-1359 South Kildare Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 8 permits, 1 not closed, and 60 violations, 20 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 1357-1359 South Kildare Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 20 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2021Expired
Replacing/adding equipment on existing cell site, including replacing (9) existing antennas with (6) new antennas, replacing existing cabinets with (2) new cabinets, and other related work per plans. t-mobile site # ch92667a and previous permit # 100690346
- Permit – express permit program May 2021Complete
Antenna and equipment upgrade on existing cell site
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2017Complete
T-mobile site id ch92667a. install 9 new antennas on 3 new frames on roof of building. install 2 new equipment cabinets in basement of building. current use of building is apartments.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2017Complete
T-mobile ch92667a - installation of cellular antennas, radios, cabinets and equipment on rooftop cellular site.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2012Complete
Remove two rear enclosed porches and stairs and replace with open porches same size and location as per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2007Complete
Low voltage alarm system
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2006Complete
Installation of a low voltage burglar alarm.
- Permit - new construction Jan 2006Complete
Erect a two story brick and frame (single family residence)as per plans; prototype (conditional permit subject to field insprction)
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Kesler, Stanley Estate Of, 4430 West 14th Street (1,100 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
500 ft
4334 W 14th St and 19 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,500 ft
Brockway Standard Inc and 16 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
800 ft
Hughes C Elem School (800 ft), YCCS-CCA Academy HS (2,150 ft), Frazier Perspectives Magnet ES (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.3 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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