1827-1829 North Orleans Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1827-1829 North Orleans Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 7 not closed, and 0 violations.
- 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 1827-1829 North Orleans Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2023
Roof recover only - no structural work
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2022Expired
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations and addition of type vb, occupancy r-5 single family dwelling no change in use or occupancy. work includes: 1. selective demolition ointerior and exterior elements with new finishes and fixtures. 2. rear one-story addition with new roof. 3. new brick/metal siding on existing rear addition.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2020Complete
Install 1 100amp subpanel install electrical power and lighting as per plan.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2020Complete
Revision to permit #: 100842817 to change electrical contractor to b & z electrical contractors.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2020
Revision to change general contractor to property owner ( thomas samuels) and plumbing contractor to public plumbing & heating for inc.permit#100842817
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2019Complete
Deconversion of city records from 5du to existing 3 story single family residence status. the scope of work also includes interior renovation of the 1st floor to include new non-load bearing int. partitions, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, mech ductwork, furnace and water heater.**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2010
Garage (mean height-15')
- Permit - easy permit process May 2009
Repair existing roof top deck, replace 36" guard rails w/new 42" high, new deck catwalk on the garage roof top deck, install new lattice, install joist hangers were needed. subject to field inspection
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2007
Grind and tuckpoint on north elevation.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2006
Remove approx. 2 ft of inner brick and 1 1/2 ft of outer face brick from couth parapet wall. rebuild to original lines approx 36 linear ft. no work to public way.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Orleans Clark Holdings, Llc, 2036 North Clark Street (1,500 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
3,550 ft
Midwest Zinc Corp Chicago Facility and 6 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
LaSalle Elem Language Academy (650 ft), Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (2,500 ft), Lincoln Park High School (2,600 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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