1858-1864 North Orchard Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1858-1864 North Orchard Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 15 permits, 6 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 1858-1864 North Orchard Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2022
Masonary repairs to west elevation of courtyard of the house.
- Permit - new construction May 2021Complete
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- Permit - elevator equipment Oct 2014
Installation of (1) 950# cap., 5-stop, hydraulic, private residence passenger elevator pursuant to plans submitted. installation to be made in compliance with 2010 city of chicago elevator code.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2014Complete
Revision to permit #100488618 to correct the overall height and area of the elevator/stair penthouse for a 3 story single family residence with basement as per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2014Complete
Self cert- rm 4.5- renovation of an existing 3b construction single family residence with an attached garage as per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2014Complete
Change of electrical contractor for original permit #100486419
- Permit - elevator equipment Mar 2014
Installation of (1) 950# cap., 5-stop, private residence passenger elevator pursuant to plans submitted. installation to be made in compliance with 2010 city of chicago elevator code. private residence use only.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2014Complete
Change of electrical contractor for permit # 100488618
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2014Complete
Low voltage alarm system
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2013
Revision to permit # 100486419 to change the plumber of record to jerry's plumbing, inc.
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2013
Revision to permit # 100488618 to change the plumber of record to jerry's plumbing, inc.
- Permit - new construction Jul 2013Complete
Erect 3-story with basement new single family residence with an attached garage as per plans
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Stein, Bill, 1925 North Halsted (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,200 ft
Midwest Zinc Corp Chicago Facility and 14 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
500 ft
Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (500 ft), Lincoln Park High School (1,350 ft), LaSalle Elem Language Academy (2,400 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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