1357 East 50th Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1357 East 50th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 7 permits, 5 not closed, and 32 violations, 16 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 East 50th Street 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. 16 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program May 2025Complete
Scope: roof recover. area: 3600 sq. ft. roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. location: top of roof. il roofing contractor license: 104017913.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2018Complete
Kitchens up grade in 10 units
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2018
10 kitchens with new cabinets, 3 granite counter tops, tuckpoint, remove & replace plumbing fixtures,minor piping repairs, remove drywall & plaster as needed. (approx 3000 sqft.) flooring sanding & painting.electrical is pulled on a separate permit#100742405 - all work same as existing. no structural work. all work subject to field inspections.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2015
West elevation: remove\replace deteriorated common brick (approx. 150 sf) and tuckpointing. north elevation: remove\replace 10 lintels.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2009
Replace existing cabinets and counter-tops kitchen sink windows, floor, paint walls, ceiling and trims, replace molding where necessary and insulate where possible. repair or replace rear elevation window. s.a.e. subject to field inspection
- Permit - easy permit process May 2008
Plumbing repairs to include: remove / replace four kitchen sinks, four water closets, three lavatories, and one laundry sink, with aproximately fourty feet of waste and vent piping, pvc. all work subject to field inspection.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2007
Repair/replace drywall (1/2")(5/8"), replace 3 plumbing fixtures in same location & electrical work
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Northeast Illinois Railroad Corp., 49th St. In Day Ryan Expressway (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
500 ft
Shoesmith Elem School (500 ft), Kenwood Academy High School (900 ft), Murray Elem Language Academy (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.3 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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Who lives and works in Chicago
Trading floors, logistics and the deepest architecture stock in America
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.
- $71,673
- median household income
- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
- households that own their home
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- Finance and trading
- Logistics and rail
- Law and consulting
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- Manufacturing
Who anchors the economy
CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines
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- Young professionals
- Families buying space
- Two and three flat owners
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
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