1885-1887 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1885-1887 North Clybourn Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 38 permits, 19 not closed, and 19 violations, 5 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 1885-1887 North Clybourn Avenue 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
19 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2023Expired
Replace structural lintels at existing masonry openings in existing one story commercial building.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2016Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4016-79238
- Permit - signs Aug 2016
Installation of (1)non illuminated sign to be mounted to the southwest building elevation to read 1901
- Permit - signs May 2016
Installation of (1) set of internally illuminated channel letters to be mounted to the west building elevation to read moosejaw
- Permit - signs May 2016
Installation of (1)non illuminated permanent banner to be mounted to the west building elevation to read moosejaw
- Permit - signs May 2016
Installation of (1) set of internally illuminated channel letters to be mounted to the south building elevation to read moosejaw
- Permit - signs May 2016
Installation of (1)non illuminated permanent banner to be mounted to the south building elevation to read moosejaw
- Permit - signs Mar 2016
Installation of (1)non illuminated sign to be mounted to the southwest building elevation to read 1901 plus room for future tenants
- Permit - signs Feb 2016
Installation of (1) internally illuminated sign to be mounted inside the building behind the window on the west side of the building.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2015Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 329-11855
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2015Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4016-79238
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2015Complete
Remove the existing interior partition walls and the millwork from the first floor space used for previous retail. create new backroom and dressing rooms for a new retail, moosejaw, and add outlets to new walls and emergency/exit light circuits to new areas.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: St. Teresa Catholic Church, 1930 North Kenmore (550 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
650 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
2,600 ft
Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (2,600 ft), Mayer Elem School (2,700 ft), Lincoln Park High School (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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