1523 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1523 West Touhy Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 8 not closed, and 11 violations, 2 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 West Touhy 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Jun 2023
Reinstate permit no 100969336 and change general contractor to porch builders, must begin work and or request inspections no later than 11.01.2023
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2022Expired
Replace existing rear porch and stairs with new - in wood
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2017
Masonry work.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2016
Repairs to front porch lintels. no structural.
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2012
Fences: 21ft 0in x 6ft 0in: qty 1
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2012
Replace bannisters/railings on front porch
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2012
Replace roof (shingles & plywood) (no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2012
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 900 sqft. replace (2) 5' lintels, (1) 3' lintel approx. 120 sq. ft. of detriorated brick. west, south & east elevations only.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2012Complete
Replace rear two story open wood porch same size and location
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2012Complete
Furnish and install one 200 amp 3 meter overhead service
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2011Complete
Replace damaged pipe and wire
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2007Complete
Low voltage burglar alarm
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Shell Oil Products Us, 7101 South Ashland (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,450 ft
Organics Lagrange Inc and 1 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
1,000 ft
Field Elem School (1,000 ft), Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter (1,700 ft), New Field Elem School (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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