1437 North North Park Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1437 North North Park Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 19 permits, 4 not closed, and 3 violations.
- 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 1437 North North Park 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2024Complete
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1400 sq. ft. roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. location: the roof. il roofing contractor license: 104000394.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2024Active
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 44 circuits. receptacle outlets: 300 . lighting outlets: 150. specific location: entire building.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2024Complete
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: north and south elevations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2017Complete
Revision to permit #100683624 to add a storage room at the roof level, accessible only from the roof as per plans. **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2017Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 339-13906
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2017Complete
Installation of low voltage wiring for phone, tv and cable.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2017Complete
Change of contractor from original permit#100683624
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Apr 2017Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry residence
- Permit - new construction Apr 2017Complete
Erect a new 3-story single family home with basement and attached 1-car garage as per plans.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2014Complete
Up grade electrical service to 200 amp
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2014Complete
Interior alterations and new rear open wood deck per architectural plans
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2014Complete
Installation of electrical timer switch
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
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Silverman, Jeffrey, 1325 North Wells Street (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,450 ft
Oscar Mayer Foods Corp Chicago Plant 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
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center (850 ft), Manierre Elem School (1,050 ft), LaSalle Elem Language Academy (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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
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- Law and consulting
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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.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
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