1634 North Cleveland Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1634 North Cleveland Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 4 not closed, and 6 violations.
- 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 1634 North Cleveland Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2023
Replace drywall, kitchen cabinets, appliances, ceramic tiles, interior doors, trims, refinish hardwood floors, and paint.no exterior work.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2023Expired
The work includes the front porch repair / remodeling (same size, shape, and location - existing porch roof to remain) of an existing 2 story wood frame residence.no change in zoning
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2014Complete
Replace existing 2 story open rear wood porch, same size and location as previous, per architectural plans.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2013Complete
Repair/replace electrical equipment and wiring damaged by fire, water, and mold remediation.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2013Complete
3 unit 2.5 story multi-unit interior remodel and replacement of back stairs/deck. siding, window, door, and interior floor joist replacement per stamped plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2012
Repair/replace drywall, flooring, ceilings throughout. replace firebox and exterior flue pipe. electrical on separate permit. all work same as existing. replace damaged stucco on rear portion of west (side) facade, replace french doors on rear facade, replace broken glazing in skylights, replace damaged window cap on south (side) basement windows.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2011Complete
New underground 200a for coach house and 400a for house services
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2011Complete
Correct code violations: interior renovation of coach house including new plumbing and electrical work. restoration of existing stair @ west entry as per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2010
Masonry work, spottuckpoint brick replacement for violations. no work in public way and no grinding. new clad-wood double-hung windows (7) for rear coach house only
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2006Complete
Interior and exterior alts to existing s.f.r..
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Whiteway Sign Co., 401 North Trumbull (800 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,950 ft
Midwest Zinc Corp Chicago Facility and 11 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
1,150 ft
LaSalle Elem Language Academy (1,150 ft), Manierre Elem School (1,500 ft), Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (1,550 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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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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- 45%
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- 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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