1544-1558 North Dearborn Parkway, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1544-1558 North Dearborn Parkway have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 14 permits, 3 not closed, and 10 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 1544-1558 North Dearborn Parkway at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2026Active
Fire alarm: repair existing system. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking: no. monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection . specific location: basement, floors 1-4, penthouse.
- Permit - elevator equipment May 2026
Replacement of machine and hoist cables on one(1) 4000lb capacity, 6-floor, 200fpm, passenger elevator(middle school), pursuantr to the scope of work submitted.(100162941)59 w. north blvd
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2011Complete
Installation of audio visual
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2011Complete
Install and terminate voice data wiring
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2011Complete
3rd and 4th floor interior build-out of existing (5) story with basement building for latin school of chicago.minor interior renovation work in basement, 1st, and 2nd floors related to build-out. installation of (1) vertical wind turbine, (33) photovoltaic panels, and (2) solar thermal panels on roof. rainwater harvesting for toilet and urinal flushing. green permit program benefit tier i (leed ci silver).
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2007Complete
Revision to previously issued permit. alterations to acid waste, grease interceptor and 3rd floor.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2007Complete
We are applying for this permit for the purpose of switching the electrical contractor of record from rosette electric to connelly electric. we will be the contractor performing the work on this project.
- Permit – express permit program May 2007Complete
Installation of data cable, audio cable, video cables, security cables, and fiber backbone. installation of ladder rack.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2007Complete
Installation of intercom/clock systems. wire, devices and control. conduit/raceways by others.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2007Complete
Fa installation in the newly constructed bldg.b, 1thru4 + ph fls.ck#64643;$480.00 & ck#64642;$175.00
- Permit - elevator equipment Feb 2007
Furnish and install one (1) 4000 lb., 6-stop, 200 fpm monospace passenger elevator persuant to submitted plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2006Complete
Revision to foundation of the latin school per plans.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Eleanor Woman'S Foundation, 1550 North Dearborn Pkwy. (100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,000 ft
Oscar Mayer Foods Corp Chicago Plant and 3 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
2,200 ft
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center (2,200 ft), LaSalle Elem Language Academy (2,200 ft), Manierre Elem School (2,800 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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