1620 South Kedvale Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1620 South Kedvale Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 6 not closed, and 21 violations, 14 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 1620 South Kedvale 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2025Active
2019 cbc self cert: interior renovation and third floor dormer addition on an existing three-story two-unit residence, new two-story exterior stair to replace existing, type v-a construction, r-5 occupancy.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2024Active
Spr 2019 cbrcinterior alt. to an existing 2 1/2 story 2 unit brick bldg.,remove rear enclosed porch & replace with new wood deckas per plansclassification of building by building type: iii-aclassification of building by occupancy r-5
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Suspended
Nonstructural interior preparatory demolition: removal of damaged drywall, carpeting, and ceramic throughout. removal of two non-bearing walls that contain no electric or plumbing. all other work under application/permit # 101048455
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2021
Fences: 243ft 4in x 6ft 0in: qty 3 (not to be of solid colid constrction within front yard)
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2020
Windows (replacement only): qty 16, doors (replacement only): qty 12, furnace (replacement only): qty 2, hot water heater (replacement only): qty 2
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2020Complete
We have two units and upgrade electrical service
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2015Complete
Installation of new wire in outlets and switches, also new services upgrade
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2015Complete
Interior alterations to an existing 2 d.u. 3-story residential frame building as per plans.(no refrigeration work)(conditional permit subject to field inspections.)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2008Complete
Replace existing front open wood porch as per plan.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2008
Install 5/8" gyp. bd. to all of the ext. walls on all floors & 1/2" gyp. bd. on the int. walls on all the floors as well. note:this address has a correct ele. permit (100230177)
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2008Complete
Installing new 100-amp service with three meters. adding 8-new circuits
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pulaski Gas, 1900 South Pulaski Avenue (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
500 ft
4055 W 16th St and 14 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,600 ft
Empire Hard Chrome Inc and 16 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
900 ft
Mason Elem School (900 ft), Hughes C Elem School (1,150 ft), Penn Elem School (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.0 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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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.
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- 18.9%
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- 45%
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