1825 North Bissell Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1825 North Bissell Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 7 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 9 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 1825 North Bissell Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2016
Install (2) masonry fences. fence number 1 (20'-0") along south property line. fence number 2 (23'-8") along north property line and return back (3'-0") to build face. all fence max. (6'-0").
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2016
Form & pour new 36" wide, 12" thick concrete footings 42" below grade and pour 8" concrete wall for new built in grill and counter 36" high with wood storage area 15'-0" long and (2) 18" high planters along (1) 4'-0" long and (1) l shaped 2'-0" long north property line.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Sep 2015Complete
Wreck and remove an existing 2 story multi family residence and 1 story frame garage.
- Permit - new construction Aug 2015Complete
Erect new (a1) three story frame single family residence with roof deck, basement, detached masonry two car garage with exterior fireplace, and sprinkler system per plans; to replace existing (a2) multi-family frame residence. **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections ** ***this permit will be voided in 30 days from the issuing date of this permit if wrecking permit is not obtained***
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Nov 2014Complete
Wreck and remove a 3 story residential building and masonry detached garage
- Permit - new construction Oct 2014Complete
Erect 3 story frame & brick veneer single family residence with basement and detached 2 car garage per plan
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2010Complete
Rebuild (1) porch as per plans. no plans for repairs and one porch and replace second.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: St. Teresa Catholic Church, 1930 North Kenmore (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,450 ft
Plibrico Co Chicago Plant and 23 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
1,450 ft
Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (1,450 ft), Lincoln Park High School (2,400 ft), Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy (3,050 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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