1801-1803 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1801-1803 South Ashland Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 27 permits, 13 not closed, and 60 violations, 17 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 1801-1803 South Ashland Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 17 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2025Suspended
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 sq. ft., lintel qty. 3, max. length 4. location: front masonry facade repairs approx. 300' sq ft..
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2024Complete
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 175 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: front northwest facade corner.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Complete
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 20 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: front of building.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2022
Repair/replace modify existing plumbing and electrical(electrical has to be done on line)per violations,install new drywall.correct all plumbing violations, all d,w,v and water pipe repair,(1) hot water heater replacement and water dept must review fo backflow devise.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2021Expired
Spr 2019 cbc, existing 1st floor joist to be reinforce, city of chicago code violations to be repair, rear patio built without a permit to be removed, remove existing gates at the rear of the lot as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2021
Repair and replace drywall and interior doors same as existing.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2021
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 1000 sqft
- Permit - signs Jan 2021
Metro by t-mobile - wall sign - (w 18th st elevation) 2'-0"h x 15-1"w (30 sqft)
- Permit - signs Jan 2021
Metro by t-mobile - wall sign - (s ashland ave elevation) 2'-0"h x 15-1"w (30 sqft)
- Permit - signs Apr 2019
Led illuminated channel let set on the west elevation facing west onto ashland ave.
- Permit - signs Apr 2019
Led illuminated channel letter set on the north elevation facing north onto 18th st.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2017Complete
**certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections ** erect 1 story frame addition (to be legalized), connecting front to rear bldds.& interior alteration @1st floor to expand existing rear residential unit, proposed side open metal porch to existing 1 & 3 story brick mixed use (retail sales & 5 d.u.)building includes arch., electrical, mechanical &plumbing as per plans.
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
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fard One Inc., 1721 South Paulina Street (750 ft), open. 6 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,100 ft
Bnsf Cermak Paseo Segment 1. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
900 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
700 ft
Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy (700 ft), Acero Chtr - Bartolome de las (850 ft), Pilsen Elem Community Academy (1,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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