1708 South Jefferson Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1708 South Jefferson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 8 not closed, and 44 violations, 21 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 1708 South Jefferson Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 21 open violations.
- Permit - new construction Jun 2026Active
Revision to project #101070372, change footprint of building (still compliant), interior and exterior alterations, per plans.
- Permit - new construction Nov 2025Active
Proposed 3 story/2 unit residence w/basement and roof deck/enclosure, front/rear stairs, and 2 car garage w/roof deck, per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2024Expired
Sc 2019 cbrc: install new pergola and porcelain pavers on existing masonry 2-car garage rooftop deck at existing 2-unit building, and install 5/8" gypsum board at existing garage ceiling (occupancy type r-5, type 3a construction). no change to occupancy or egress.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2023
Repair of existing front concrete stairs in 3 unit building.
- Permit - new construction Mar 2021Expired
Self-cert - 2019 cbc - erect 3 story 2 unit masory building with basement and private roof deck, and detached 2 car garage with roof deck per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2018
Tear off and replace roof
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2015Complete
Rear building (coach house): interior remodeling and alterations of existing 2 dwelling units coach building as per plans. also proposed 1 story exterior stair to an exist 3-story open porch to provide individual exits for the 2 exist units to address violations & meet the code.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2015Complete
Deconvert front building from 3 d.u. to 2 d.u. with interior alterations and remodeling as per plans. pour new concrete steps and sidewalk at grade at north side of the front building. no work for the rear building coach house.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2014Complete
Replace existing porch and stairs
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2013Complete
Upgrade existing service to new code
- Permit – express permit program May 2013Complete
Remodel of two flat, all new conduits and wires. new 200a service.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2013
Repair the open front porch of a 2 du. residence
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Premier Metal Works, 1616 South Clinton St. (450 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,250 ft
Cuneo Press and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
850 ft
General Packaging Products Inc and 12 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
2,100 ft
Walsh Elem School (2,100 ft), Joseph Jungman Magnet Elem School (2,800 ft), Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus (3,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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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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- 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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- 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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