1812-1814 North Hudson Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1812-1814 North Hudson Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 5 not closed, and 1 violation, 1 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 1812-1814 North Hudson Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2023Complete
-install a 100 amp overhead service at detached garage -install a 60 amp ev circuit in detached garage
- Permit - elevator equipment May 2019
Installation of one(1) 950lb capacity, 40fpm, 4 floor, roped-hydraulic elevator; must be private residence w/ max rise 50 feet- max speed 40fpm, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.
- Permit - new construction Jun 2018Complete
Self-cert: new single family residence, masonry, 3 stories with basement, penthouse, masonry garage with rooftop deck per plans. sprinkler system installation to be reviewed separately by the fire dept.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2018
Roof tear off/replace
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jun 2017Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence and a detached frame garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2014Complete
Amendment to permit #100507416. expanding scope of work to include replacement of windows and finishes at front facade, replacing exterior entry steps and fence, replacement of finishes and fixtures in second floor baths, repair and replacement of damaged existing roof framing.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2014
Change plumber to waterford plumbing for permit 100507416
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2013
Revision to permit # 100507416 to change the plumber of record to waterford plumbing co., inc.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2013Complete
Erect a two story addition & rear open space w/basement below grade & erect a 3-b garage per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2013
Wreck & remove 1 story detached frame residential garage 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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Altice Property, 435 West Armitage Ave. (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,850 ft
Midwest Zinc Corp Chicago Facility and 8 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
850 ft
LaSalle Elem Language Academy (850 ft), Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (1,650 ft), Lincoln Park High School (2,050 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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