1407-1409 South Central Park Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1407-1409 South Central Park Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 17 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 42 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 1407-1409 South Central Park Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 42 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2023
Tuckpionting and replace some brick.
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2023
Replace flooring(wood/tile) & repair/replace drywall (less than 1000 sq ft) in 2nd floor unit only.replace wood steps (from grade to basement). install railings. reinforce interior entry way wood stair system. repair rear porch per building violations dated 5-16-2022 (no electrical work under this permit)- all work same as existing
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2022Complete
200 amps electric service
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2016Complete
Replace receptacles and ligts
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2011Complete
This permit is to legalize building as a 3 unit building. for inspection purposes only.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2010
Repair/ replace existing drywall, replace existing furnaces, replace existing plumbing fixtures and piping. replace existing frame porch with new per prototype 2b.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2009Complete
Install exterior security cameras
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2009Complete
Change of contractor associated with permit # 100214867
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2009
Revision to permit 10214867 issued 2/5/08 to change plumber and hvac contractors
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2009Complete
Mechanical work only in the unoccupied basement as per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2008Complete
Renovation of existing 12 d.u. building per plans (no refrigeration work).
- Permit - scaffolding Nov 2006
Erect 1 suspended safeway scaffold to grind and tuckpoint, caulk, reset brick and install stabilization pins.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Brownfield site
650 ft
1447 St Louis Ave and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,700 ft
Coca Cola Usa and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Stone Temple Baptist Church. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
650 ft
Lawndale Elem Community Academy (650 ft), Herzl Elem School (900 ft), Dvorak Technology Acad Elem Sch (1,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.5 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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