1626 West Walter Burley Griffin Place, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1626 West Walter Burley Griffin Place have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 7 permits, 5 not closed, and 7 violations, 7 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 1626 West Walter Burley Griffin Place at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2026Active
Sc 2019 full roof replacement and renovation of front porch deck & stair, and siding & trim with other minor interior wall and electrical repairexisting occupancy r5, existing single family residence, construction type va; proposed occupancy r5, single family residence, construction type va.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2025Active
Install 20' x 16' shed at rear yard 3' from north and east lines. shed not to exceed 13' in height. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, exterior work, back yard.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2024Complete
Sc 2019 alteration. existing occupancy r5, existing single-family residence, construction type va; proposed single-family residence, construction type va. scope: basement renovation, first & second floor bathrooms with electrical changes; replace in-kind rear deck & stairs
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2018
New garage 27' x 22'
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2018Complete
Erect a rear open deck to a single family residence per homeowners plans
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2016
Existing siding to be retained and repaired as necessary. if removal of specific areas of siding is required new siding on the front and side elevations to be wood to match profile and lap exposure of historic. siding on the rear elevation of the property may be vinyl. should investigation show that more substantial replacement is needed historic preservation staff shall to be notified to view and approve all areas of siding replacement. new decorative window to be installed on the front façade adjacent to the front entrance. existing front door to be repaired and retained. basement level windows on the second (north and south) facades to be replaced. any decorative wood trim to remain or be replaced to match. existing windows on the first, second and third floors to be repaired and retained.. trim. patch, prime & paint walls. cabinets- all work same size & location
- Permit - easy permit process May 2016
Erect a detached frame garage 14 x 20 x 15 with 2 sq. ft. roof vents. side drive.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
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: Faber, William, 1818 West 103rd St. (1,600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,350 ft
Barnard Elem Comp Math & Sci Ctr (1,350 ft), Julian High School (2,500 ft), Mount Vernon Elem School (4,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.3 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.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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