1900 North Fremont Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1900 North Fremont Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 4 not closed, and 7 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 1900 North Fremont 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Permit - new construction Apr 2023Complete
Self-cert 2019 cbc:new 3-story sfr with basement, raised terrace and 2-car detached garage with roof top deck (occupancy r-5, construction type - v5) sprinkler system is separate approval by the fire dept.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Feb 2023Complete
Wreck and remove 2 story frame residence and frame garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2022Expired
Self certification 2019 cbrc:- interior remodeling to existing 2 story frame rear building (coach house w/1 d.u.) with new covered open metal porch to 2nd floor and existing 1st floor 2-car attached garage. v-a const, r-5 occ. removal of existing 2nd fl open deck bridge structure on east elevation & 2nd fl balcony over the alley on west elevation; no change to existing front principal 2-story w/bsmt. sfr.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2022
Replace siding, roof repairs, gutters and replace 9 windows (same as existing)
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2018Complete
Low voltage wiring
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2018
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 2000 sqft, replace bricks , repair cracks
- Permit - scaffolding Sep 2018
Erect one scaffold from 09/27/2018 to 09/27/2019.
- Permit - new construction Aug 2018Complete
Erect 3 story single family residence with basement and attached 1 car garage with roof deck per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2018Complete
Partial interior remodeling and new rear wood open stairs to anexisting 2 story brick single family residence with basement as perplans.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition May 2018Complete
Wreck & remove 3 story brick multi unit residence and a detached frame garage
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2011Complete
David baker residential installation of a low voltage security alarm system job 326-55623
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2008Complete
Replace existing 3 story open rear wood porch as existing per drawings
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: St. Teresa Catholic Church, 1930 North Kenmore (950 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
1,700 ft
Plibrico Co Chicago Plant and 20 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
1,500 ft
Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (1,500 ft), Lincoln Park High School (1,950 ft), Mayer Elem School (3,000 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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