1819-1821 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1819-1821 West Chicago Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 23 permits, 10 not closed, and 12 violations, 12 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 1819-1821 West Chicago Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Permit - new construction Jun 2026Active
Permit expires on 08/29/2026 erection starts: 7/17/2026, erection ends: 7/19/2026. cbc 2019. reinstatement of 2023 permit 101021453 for the 2026 west fest chicago stage on july 17-19, 2026. same 1-24x16 mobile stage and location at 1957 w chicago ave. setup 7-17-26 and takedown is 7-19-26. criterion productions with ayre staging.
- Permit - new construction Jul 2025Suspended
Permit expires on 09/07/2025 erection starts: 7/18/2025, erection ends: 7/21/2025. self cert. cbc 2019. reinstatement of 2023 permit 101021453 for the west fest 2025 stage. same 1-24x16 mobile stage. criterion productions with ayre staging.
- Permit - new construction Jun 2024Expired
Permit expires on 08/20/2024 erection starts: 7/12/2024, erection ends: 7/15/2024. self cert. cbc 2019. reinstatement of 2023 permit 101021453 for the west fest 2024 stage. same 1-24x16 mobile stage. criterion productions with ayre staging.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2023Expired
New front facade to existing 2 story brick building
- Permit - new construction Jun 2023Complete
Permit expires on 08/26/2023 erection starts: 7/7/2023, erection ends: 7/9/2023. self cert - west fest 2023 stage. 1-24x16 mobile stage. criterion productions with ayre staging.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2022
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 100 sqft, repair masonry violation.(exterior wall repairs0 all work same as existing.
- Permit - new construction Jul 2022Complete
Permit expires on 09/05/2022 erection starts: 7/8/2022, erection ends: 7/10/2022. self cert - west fest 2022 stages. 1-24x16 mobile stage and 1-16x16 mobile stage. criterion productions with super stage inc.
- Permit - signs Jan 2022
One new set of channel letters illuminated install on front wall
- Permit - new construction Jul 2019Complete
Permit expires on 09/01/2019 erection starts: 7/5/2019, erection ends: 7/7/2019. west fest 2019 stages. reinstatement of 2016 permit 100658016. same stages - 1-24x16 and 1-16x16 mobile stages. criterion productions, inc. **** self certification **** conditional approval **** aor certificate of inspection required ****
- Permit - new construction Jul 2018Complete
Permit expires on 08/27/2018 erection starts: 7/6/2018, erection ends: 7/8/2018. self cert. west fest 2018 stages. reinst. of 2016 permit 100658016. same stages - 1-24x16 and 1-16x16 mobile stages. criterion productions, inc.****conditional approval****subject to field inspection****aor certificate of inspection required****
- Permit - new construction Jul 2017Complete
Permit expires on 09/03/2017 erection starts: 7/7/2017, erection ends: 7/9/2017. west fest 2017 stages. reinstatement of 2016 permit 100658016. same stages- 1-24x16 and 1-16x6 mobile stages. criterion productions, inc.
- Permit - new construction Jul 2016Complete
Permit expires on 09/08/2016 erection starts: 7/8/2016, erection ends: 7/10/2016. west fest event. 1-24x16 and 1-16x16 mobile stages. criterion productions. **self certified mobile stage permit ** conditional approval ** subject to field inspection ** aor certfication of inspection required.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lara'S Auto Repair, 820 North Damen Ave. (1,150 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,750 ft
R Olson Manufacturing Co Inc and 18 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
1,100 ft
Talcott Elem School (1,100 ft), Wells Community Academy HS (1,800 ft), Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.5 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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