1714-1720 South Laflin Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1714-1720 South Laflin Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 20 permits, 11 not closed, and 58 violations, 28 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 1714-1720 South Laflin Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 28 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2026Complete
For permit 101068221: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2025Active
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior alteration in existing retail sales of general merchandise (m) to coffee shop (b) 2-story brick building. mechanical, electrical and plumbing. ( occupancy: first floor (b) second floor (r-5) ; construction type: iii-a)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2022Complete
Revision to permit #100942537 limited to retail space 2 layout reconfiguration.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2022Expired
Spr 2019 cbrc - first floor existing retail space alteration. new partitions, plumbing,hvac and electric per plans**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2014
Change the hvac contractor to the degreees inc for the permit #100539586,#100539191, #100318874.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2014
Chnage the plumbing contractor to grosu plumbing & construction co. to permit #100318874 and the replaced permit #100539191.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt May 2014
2nd reinstatment of permit # 100318874 for 50% of the original cost + $50 processing fee and change the general contractor of record to coltea enterprises.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2012Complete
100 amps temporary service
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2012
Revision to permit 100318874 (original)/100455665 (reinstatement) to brick mason contractor to american masonry and stone
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Aug 2012
Reinstate permit # 100318874 & change gc (chudo construction, llc)
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2010
Revision to permit # 100289089 to change plumbing & hvac contractor
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2010Complete
Install 10 new 20 amp circuits only.
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
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lombardi, Nicholas, 1600-1618 South Blue Island Avenue (750 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 ft
Bnsf Cermak Paseo Segment 1 and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
550 ft
Lakeside Lithography Llc and 14 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
500 ft
Pilsen Elem Community Academy (500 ft), Acero Chtr - Bartolome de las (1,150 ft), Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy (1,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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