1832-1834 North Orleans Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1832-1834 North Orleans Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 5 not closed, and 8 violations, 6 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 1832-1834 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2026Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 2, max. length 4. location: east and north elevation.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2025Suspended
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 3, max. length 5. location: masonry repair work.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2019Complete
Change electrical permit with a new contractor with a original permit #100725356 and do all electrical as per plan and install a new electrical meter for public 100 amps 120/240 volts.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2019
Revision to permit #100725356 to change plumbing contractor to brasero plumbing and contractor inc.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2019
Revision to permit #100725356 to change gc to new explode construction, vent and refrigeration contractors to a&c heating & cooling corp.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2018Complete
Replacement of existing 2 decks and 2 porch/stairs (3 stories each) with new wood decks , porch/stairs in same locations at existing three story masonry residential building.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2018
Revision to original permit no. 100725356 change plumber to new plumber l&l plumbing inc.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2017Complete
Interior alteration to 6 residential dwelling units for existing 6 residential dwelling units, 3 story brick with basement building as per plans(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2015Complete
Electrical contractor change. the scope of work is to remain the same as in original permit # 100532486
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2014Complete
Partial demolition of existing masonry residence. interior alterations to existing residence. erect 2 story masonry addition at rear of existing 2 story masonry residence.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2011Complete
Replace front porch on 3-story + basement, type iii-b building as per plans
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 (1,450 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
3,450 ft
Midwest Zinc Corp Chicago Facility and 7 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
700 ft
LaSalle Elem Language Academy (700 ft), Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (2,350 ft), Lincoln Park High School (2,450 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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