1509-1517 East 57th Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1509-1517 East 57th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 17 permits, 9 not closed, and 9 violations, 4 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 1509-1517 East 57th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2026Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: tuckpointing north and south elevations.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2019
Revision to permit no. 100810329; to change general contractor to bishop image group
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2019
Revision to permit #100810324 to change general contractor to bishop image group
- Permit - signs Aug 2019
Double sided non-illuminated vinyl banner to state "rent-mac.com 816-396-8037" and "mac properties". 20"h x 20"l
- Permit - signs Aug 2019
Double sided non-illuminated vinyl banner to state "rent-mac.com 816-396-8037" and "mac properties". 20"h x 20"l
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2017
Masonry repairs, tuckpoint 600 sq. ft. & repair cracks.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2013Complete
Remove existing second service, rewire circuits from second service to common area panel, replace common area panel to accomidate new circuits from second service
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2013Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 339-04308-01 resi unit 2
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2010Complete
Remove and rebuilt interior basement stairs to an existing three story apartment building.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2009
Replace plumbing fixtures, damaged pipes in bsmt, doors & drywall. repair plaster. tile, flooring & cabinets. electrical permit # 100319155 on file. (no structural work) all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2009Complete
Replace switches, receptacles and light fixtures. repair outside and emergency lighting as needed. replace fuse panels with circuit breaker panels.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2009Complete
Replace 3 open rear wood 3 story wood porches as existing per drawings
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lake Park Assoc., 1552 East 55th St. (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,000 ft
Bret Harte Elem School (1,000 ft), Ray Elem School (1,650 ft), Murray Elem Language Academy (2,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.4 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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- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
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CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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