1523-1527 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1523-1527 West Chicago Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 24 permits, 11 not closed, and 18 violations, 12 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 1523-1527 West Chicago Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2024Complete
Revision to permit #100927909. to change of ownership and general contractor.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2023Expired
Spr 2019 cbrc: install new entry vestibule and operable storefront in existing aa-eating & drinking establishment (group-a-2 assembly) tenant space. no change in use.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2023
Repair and replace existing plumbing fixtures installation of one water heater.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2023
Doors (replacement only): qty 3
- Permit - signs Jan 2021
Permanent, illuminated, projecting wall sign - north elevation; east/west facing text.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2019Complete
Revision to previously approved permit #100806896. tod parking reduction, new garbage enclosure, new bike storage location and demo of existing trash room.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2019Complete
In existing restaurant bought by new owners we are re-piping electrical outlets at bar area, using existing circuits. we are adding 4 outlets on 3 circuits at new take-out counter and replacing some lights fixtures.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2019
Ne corner remove brick,clean & pain 1 beam,restall bricks spot tuckpoint 10% n wall,replace up to 50 bricks only.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2019
Roof tear off & replace
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2018Complete
Change of contractor to permit # 100742890
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2018Complete
Conversion of 6-unit residential/1-unit commercial mixed use building to 15-unit residential/1-unit commercial mixed-use building as per plans. **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Feb 2018Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame rear coach house only
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 1533 W. Superior, Llc, 715 North Ashland Avenue (500 ft), open. 7 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,200 ft
Mechanical Plating Co Inc and 30 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
400 ft
Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep (400 ft), Wells Community Academy HS (1,400 ft), Otis Elem School (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.7 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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