1458 West Monroe Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1458 West Monroe Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 60 permits, 45 not closed, and 60 violations, 18 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 1458 West Monroe Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
45 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2025Active
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 other cooling equipment(24sca4 comfort series single-stage air conditioner, roof condensor) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop ac unit 606.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2025Complete
2019 cbc: revision to permits 101051931 & 101061704 & 101065756 for beam repairs in an existing 7-story residential (r-2, type iv) buidling as per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2025Active
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 floor furnace(lennox, sl280uh090v36b two-stage variable speed, furnace closet) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 202.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2025Active
Fire alarm: repair existing system. affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: yes. special locking: no. monitoring type: supervising station . specific location: fire alarm system replacement.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2025Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 165 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: interior fire station garage replace1200 bricks.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2025Complete
Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 duct furnace(rheem furnace, 50,000btu, 80% eff.) 1 split system(rheem, r454b 2 ton, 13.4 seer 2) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 306.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2025Suspended
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 other air handling equipment(napoleon, wtacs0024ra1, roof) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof top for unit #319, residential. only 1 unit..
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2025Suspended
Revision to permit #101061500, changes to approved interior alterations in a 2 story fire station, per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2025Complete
2019 cbc: revision to permit 101051931 & 101061704 to steel retrofit 86 existing timber vertical columns with new steel bent plate and accessories as per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2025Suspended
Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 split system(carrier 24sca436noo3 rooftop for unit 502) 1 central furnace(58tpobo90v17-16 carrier closet) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, unit 502.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2024Suspended
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement to drywall, electrical, plumbing and mechanical system (no work to stair system permitted on 101061678) .locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), residential area of existing fire house.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2024Complete
2019 cbc: revision to permit 101051931 to remove and retain the fractured wood column at gridline m/8.3 on the third floor as per plans.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Cornelius, Chip, 1500 West Monroe St. (200 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,850 ft
Reliable Plating and 22 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
Story-Camp Rowhouses. 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
800 ft
Young Magnet High School (800 ft), Rudolph Elem Learning Center (1,600 ft), William Brown Magnet Elem School (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.9 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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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
What pays the bills
- Finance and trading
- Logistics and rail
- Law and consulting
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
Who anchors the economy
CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines
The market is shaped around
- Young professionals
- Families buying space
- Two and three flat owners
More on West Monroe Street
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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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
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