1815 North Narragansett Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1815 North Narragansett Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 3 not closed, and 10 violations, 3 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 1815 North Narragansett Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2020Complete
Revision to permit #100754049 interior and exterior alterations to 1 story frame addition: remove bedroom and bathroom, relocate furnace to crawlspace, new wood fence, new open wood deck as per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2018
Revision to change of hvac contractor k & r repair and change of general contractor to paige's home improvement permit # 100754049.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2018Complete
Change of electrical contractor on permit # 100754049
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2018Complete
New 1100sf 1 story rear addition to and existing single family residenceno work to existing structure
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2018Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4025-43961 job # 95309639
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2017Complete
Interior alterations to an existing two story, two unit frame residence:deconvert to single family residence: replace drywall partitions, upgrade mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, replace front open wood porch sae, remove rear frame addition, add new open wood deck
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2017Complete
Completely re-wire structure. single family, two story. 200 amp service.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2016Complete
New electrical service 100a single meter.change switches, outlets ,light fixtures.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2016
Replacement of plumbing fixtures only and 2 water heaters,no other plumbing work under this permit. subject to field inspection.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2009
Hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2007Complete
Replace existing one (1) story wood frame porch at front of bldg. per owners plans. existing roof to remain. this permit does not verify or legalize # of dwelling units.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bethany Lutheran Church, 1701 North Narragansett (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,950 ft
Fiberbasin Inc and 10 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
300 ft
Lovett Elem School (300 ft), Burbank Elem School (1,750 ft), Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente Elem (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.6 mi
Chicago O'Hare (ORD). 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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