1705 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1705 South Prairie Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 27 permits, 19 not closed, and 26 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 1705 South Prairie Avenue 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
19 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2025Complete
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 60 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: elec panel area, garage area.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2021
"all elevations, repair/replace balcony spalls top and underside slabs 230 sq. ft., repair/replace vertical trowel patch 20 sq. ft., repair/replace traffic membrane 100 sq. ft., repair/replace seal concrete cracks 500 linear ft., apply concrete coating 196 balconies 100%, repair/replace 10 railing anchors, only"
- Permit - scaffolding Aug 2021
Erect two (2) scaffolds dates 8/2/2021 through 8/2/2022
- Permit - scaffolding Aug 2020
Erect one scaffold from 08/04/2020 to 08/04/2021.
- Permit – express permit program May 2020Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 57334768 job # 102734760
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2016
Stair repair to townhomes. work to include replace wood steps and weld new iron angles. there are 3 sets of stairs for the following units. 1721, 1723, 1725, 1727, 1729 and 1731 s. prairie ave.
- Permit - new construction Dec 2015Complete
Temporary model sales center + construction office (trailers) for maximum 18 months from the date of this permit.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2015
All elevations, r/r around all 196 balconies sealant and seal cracks 1000lf, r/r/ install new traffic coting/water proof membrane.
- Permit - scaffolding Apr 2015
Erect 3 skyclimber skystage scaffolds mkd from 5/4/2015 to 5/4/2016.
- Permit - elevator equipment Apr 2015
Remove/dismantle vertical wheelchair lift from 550 w. webster installed under permit #100514476 750lb.cap,10fpm,from outside of sales trailer. to relocate to new address. installation one used (1) 750lb.cap. 10fpm on the front of a sales trailer. pursuant to applications and plans submitted.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2015Complete
Provide temporary electrical service to the site for trailer and equipment connections.
- Permit - signs Jun 2014
Ground sign double face 4x10 aluminum cabinet interior led lit letters, at corner entrance south/east, north south elevation copy 1717 south prairie ave ul#hn255506
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
15 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Szg Prairie, Llc, 1712 South Prairie Avenue (50 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,200 ft
Rr Donnelley Sons Co Chicago Manufacturing Div and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Glessner, John J., House. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
2,250 ft
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus (2,250 ft), National Teachers Elem Academy (3,350 ft), Graham R Training Center (3,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.4 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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Who lives and works in Chicago
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.
- $71,673
- median household income
- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
- households that own their home
What pays the bills
- Finance and trading
- Logistics and rail
- Law and consulting
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
Who anchors the economy
CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines
The market is shaped around
- Young professionals
- Families buying space
- Two and three flat owners
More on South Prairie Avenue
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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.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
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