1901 West Erie Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1901 West Erie Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 2 not closed, and 8 violations, 8 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 1901 West Erie Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2026Active
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. specific location: basement and garage.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2018Complete
Self-cert: erect solid roof above new roof deck with solid side walls, erect open stairs for the exist. detached private garage serving exist. 2-story sfr with rear open deck. all work as per plans. **no electrical work**
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2015Complete
Revision to permit # 100561645 to change the floor layout in the basement, 1st and second floor. revision to rear 2 story porch to change the balcony design. minor changes to the elevations, roof flooring and coping.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2015Complete
Revision to permit # 100561644 to change the floor layout in the basement, 1st and second floor. revision to rear 2 story porch to change the balcony design. minor changes to the elevations, roof flooring and coping for a 2-story sfr with basement.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Nov 2014Complete
Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry residence and detached masonry garage
- Permit - new construction Nov 2014Complete
Erect a new 2-story single family residence with basement, stairway encosure. new rear steel and wood deck. new detached frame 2 car garage as per plans.
- Permit - new construction Nov 2014Complete
Erect a new 2-story single family residence with basement and rooftop stairway enclosure. new rear steel and wood deck. new detached frame 2 car garage as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2013
Revision to permit # 100491526 to change the plumber of record to kawula plumbing inc.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jul 2013Complete
Wreck and remove a 3 story masonry residence & 2 car garage.
- Permit - new construction Jun 2013Complete
**self cert project** - erect a new 2 story frame building single family with basement type 4 a construction, a new 2 car detached 19' x 20'-4" frame garage with roof deck as per plans. (subject to audit & field inspection)
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
13 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lara'S Auto Repair, 820 North Damen Ave. (1,500 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
950 ft
R Olson Manufacturing Co Inc and 21 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
100 ft
Talcott Elem School (100 ft), Mitchell Elem School (2,350 ft), Otis Elem School (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.3 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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Who lives and works in Chicago
Trading floors, logistics and the deepest architecture stock in America
Chicago carries a full corporate economy at a price the coasts do not match. Neighborhoods are distinct and walkable, two and three flats are everywhere, and the Loop still sets the commute for finance, law and consulting.
- $71,673
- median household income
- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
- households that own their home
What pays the bills
- Finance and trading
- Logistics and rail
- Law and consulting
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
Who anchors the economy
CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines
The market is shaped around
- Young professionals
- Families buying space
- Two and three flat owners
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
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