1414 West Lexington Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1414 West Lexington Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 3 not closed, and 13 violations, 1 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 1414 West Lexington Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2022Complete
Revision to permit 10089024 to revise extent of scope of work. - eliminate the interior renovation work to the second and third floors at the rear of the building.- install new electrical service and panels in each unit.note: no chagne to existing and proposed use/occupancy of an r-2, 3 story multi-family building.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2021Expired
Spr 2019 cbc existing and proposed use/occupancy is an r-2 6-unit, 3 story multi-family home. work includes interior renovation of the units on the second and third floors as well as renovation of existing rooftop penthouse. also, the rear egress stair will be replaced with new 3 story porch (2 story steel stair system) per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2019Complete
Repair existing 3 stories open wood porch, replace existing rusted lintel, repair damage cornice, replaced washed-out mortar, and replace damaged brick, and installation of smoke detectors in all dwelling units and common stairwell,
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2014Complete
Install 20kva generator
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2014Complete
Final elec
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2013
Revision to permit # 100109901 (original) & 100487743 (reinstatement): drawing revision to 3rd floor landing of existing 3 story single family home per plans.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Apr 2013
Reinstate permit 100109901
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Feb 2008Complete
Wreck and remove a two unit building.
- Permit - new construction Jan 2008Complete
Erect a 3-story, brick building residence with basement as 2 dwelling units and new 2 car brick garage as per plans.
- Permit - new construction May 2006Complete
New masonry single family home (3stories + basement) + masonry garage as per plans "conditional permit subject to field inspection"
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: National Italian American Sports Hall Of Fame, 1425-1431 West Taylor St. (1,250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,300 ft
Remet Corp and 8 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
Chicago World Language Academy (850 ft), STEM Magnet Academy Elem (1,600 ft), Young Magnet High School (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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