1622 South Throop Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1622 South Throop Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 5 not closed, and 37 violations, 32 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 1622 South Throop Street 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 32 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2024Complete
Replace one (1) existing open wood porch with new, also replace existing south open wood catwalk with new, all same in type, size and location as existing, as per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2023
Revision to permit # 100955505 change of hvac contractor to dragon heating & cooling.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2023
Revision to permit # 100955505 change of general contractor and plumbing contractor as listed in application.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2023Complete
Change of electrical contractor for building permit #100955595.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2023Complete
Spr 2019 cbc: revision to permit 100955505 to change the initial proposed 3-story open steel-frame porch to a 3-story open wood frame porch of the existing 3-story, 3- du, masonry building. (occupancy group r-5; type iii-a construction)
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2022Complete
Change of electrical contractor to permit number 100978508, please.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2022Expired
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior & exterior alterations to the existing 2-story masonry building with basement, to consist of complete interior renovations, removing & replacing all drywall, finishes, doors, and windows; and removing and replacing roof structure & rear porch. work to include removing & replacing mep systems. (occupancy group a-5; type iii-b construction) **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2022Complete
Install 3 gang and correct violations associated with service. connect existing loads
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2020Complete
Rear open porch repairs to an exist. 2 story frame multi-dwelling building
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2014
Tuckpoint west, south & east elevation 2200 sq. ft.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2013Complete
Repair rear roof deck to fix building violation number cn070034.replace existing front porch and balcony, same size and location, to fix building violation number cn070024. relocate one (1) hot water heater in bsmt apartment from elect. room to its own room.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2013
Repair plumbing in basement unit to correct violations.
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
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lombardi, Nicholas, 1600-1618 South Blue Island Avenue (700 ft), open. 6 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
Bnsf Cermak Paseo Segment 2 and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
500 ft
Produce Terminal Cold Storage and 15 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
Pilsen Elem Community Academy (900 ft), Perez Elem School (1,250 ft), Chicago Technology Academy HS (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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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