1442 South Avers Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1442 South Avers Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 18 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 46 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 1442 South Avers 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 46 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2023Active
Spr 2019, cbrc: interior remodeling including electrical, plumbing and mechanical work. also, front stairs to be replaced same as existing. to an existing 3 story brick building with basement as 3 dwelling units. all work to be done per plans. (construction class iiia, occupancy r5).no dwelling unit in basement.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2023Complete
Install new 200 amp electric service with (3) meters and public, install (9) 20 amp 120v ckts, (3) 30 amp 240v ckts, remove and replace wiring as required in each apartment.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2020Complete
Install a 4 gang 200 amp service per code and 4 100 amp panels
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2020Complete
Remove and replace existing rear wood porch and stairs as per plan.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2020Complete
A)changing contractor to finish existing project under permit # 100837194.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2020
Revision to permit # 100837194 to change property owner to jordan street homes, change gc to weehab group llc , vent/refrig cont to amigo heating & cooling & plumbing cont to c.n.t. inc
- Permit - easy permit process May 2020
Roof recover only - no structural work
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2020Complete
Remove and replace existing 3-story rear wood porch, samesize and location, at existing 3-story masonry residence.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2020Complete
New 200-amp service 3meters, two units and one public.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2019Complete
Interior renovations & side porch expansion, rear porch repairs, basement unit addition at existing 2 story, 3 dwelling brick building w/ basement
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2019Complete
Rewiring of 3 small apartments 200 amp service
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2019
Replacing cast iron pipe and all water lines in kitchen and bath in 2 units no underground included
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Kellman Foundation, 1500 South Pulaski Road (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
200 ft
1459 S Avers Ave and 11 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
900 ft
Herzl Elem School (900 ft), KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad (1,000 ft), Penn Elem School (1,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.4 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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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.
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- 45%
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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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