1442 West Lexington Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1442 West Lexington Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 7 not closed, and 36 violations, 11 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 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2026Active
Scope: roof recover. area: 1357 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: entire roof. il roofing contractor license: 104015963.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2022Expired
Spr 2019 cbrc - interior and exterior alterations. construct a rear second story addition and relocate second floor dwelling unit to basement and duplex first floor unit with second floor. to include access stair to the roof of the main building for mechanical unit access (no deck) and a detached rear two car garage with roof deck and access stairs, as per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2016Complete
Revision to permit # 100569874 remove and replace existing 3 story wood porch with new 3 story wood porch per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2014Complete
Remove and replace existing 3 story wooden porch with new 3story steel porch per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2014Complete
Remove and replace existing 3 story wooden porch with new 3 story steel porch per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2008
Remove / replace one furnace to existing duct systems.all work subject to field inspection.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2008
Repairs to address ventilation violations: install one stainless steel chimney liner, reinstall new vent. pipe from 80+ furnace into new chimney liner,install one new b - vent chimney thru the roof for third floor wall mounted furnace. all work subject to field inspection.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2007Complete
Erect 2 steel porches on 2 existing 2 story brick buildings as per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2007Complete
Interior alterations, basement, 1st and 2nd floor and front masonry addition at front building [2 units in the front and 2 units at the rear building - no work at rear building - work addresses stop work order]
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2007
Remove / replace brick as needed for water proofing. all work same as existing.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2006
Remove / replace damaged drywall as needed. all work same as existing. no electrical, no plumbing.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2006Complete
400a service upgrade.(6)units,(1)public.plan# 20841
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Rush University Medical Center, Corner Of Harrison & Ashland (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,200 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
1,050 ft
Chicago World Language Academy (1,050 ft), STEM Magnet Academy Elem (1,500 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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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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