1816 South Allport Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1816 South Allport Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 19 permits, 7 not closed, and 52 violations, 29 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 1816 South Allport Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 29 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2024Expired
Existing 4-floor mixed-use, commercial, and residential building; work on 4th-floor unit only. addition of office room within exiting living room. to have new electrical and heating. new 10' opening in an existing exterior wall for new double sliding patio door. to be installed per manufacturer instruction.
- Permit - new construction Aug 2023Complete
Permit expires on 10/09/2023 erection starts: 8/26/2023, erection ends: 8/26/2023. self cert. thalia hall block party stage. 1-24x16 mobile stage. ayre staging **** self certification ***** conditional approval ***** subject to field inspection **** aor certificate of inspection required ******
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2021
Replace gas heater with same in 1st flr apt.
- Permit - new construction Jun 2019Complete
Permit expires on 08/03/2019 erection starts: 6/8/2019, erection ends: 6/9/2019. self-cert. reinstatement of pilsen food truck social. same 16x16 stage and location as 2016 permit #100653928. criterion productions. * self certified mobile stage permit ** conditional approval ** subject to field inspection ** aor certfication of inspection required.**
- Permit - new construction May 2018Complete
Permit expires on 07/31/2018 erection starts: 6/9/2018, erection ends: 6/10/2018. self cert. reinstatement of pilsen food truck social. same16x16 stage andlocation as 2016 permit #100653928. criterion productions.****conditional approval****subject to field inspection****aor certification of inspection required
- Permit - new construction Jun 2017Complete
Permit expires on 08/06/2017 erection starts: 6/10/2017, erection ends: 6/11/2017. reinstatement of plisen food truck social - same 16x16 stage and location as 2016 permit # 100653928. criterion productions.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2016Complete
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- Permit - new construction Jun 2016Complete
Permit expires on 08/10/2016 erection starts: 6/11/2016, erection ends: 6/12/2016. pilsen food truck social. 1-16x16 mobile stage. criterion productions. ** self certified mobile stage permit ** conditional approval ** subject to field inspection ** aor certfication of inspection required.** not eligible for reinstatement
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2015
Improvements to existing rear building including replacement of plumbing fixtures. new windows. wall repair.new roof shingles. new vinyl siding. electrical permit # 100615828 issued 9/24/2015.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2015Complete
Rear building - replace outlets and light fixtures in existing location
- Permit - scaffolding Nov 2012
Erect 1 scaffold from 11/28/12 to 11/28/13
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2011
Repairs to rear building porch from grade to first floor only.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lombardi, Nicholas, 1600-1618 South Blue Island Avenue (900 ft), open. 6 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,800 ft
Bnsf Cermak Paseo Segment 2 and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,150 ft
Produce Terminal Cold Storage and 17 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
650 ft
Perez Elem School (650 ft), Pilsen Elem Community Academy (1,400 ft), Joseph Jungman Magnet Elem School (1,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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