1904-1910 West 21st Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1904-1910 West 21st Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 14 permits, 6 not closed, and 2 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 1904-1910 West 21st Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Nov 2022
Renstate permit no. 100819717 and change general contractor to sage at home construction, must continue work and or request inspections no later than june 20, 2023
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2021Complete
Spr 2019 cbrc - revision to permit 100792231 to replacement of portions of exterior wall on first and second floor along with second floor roof due to damage discovered during construction. in addition previously specified metal studs have been replaced with wood. all revisions to the plans are clouded and tagged #2. per revised plans.**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2021Expired
Spr 2019 cbc - alteration of an existing warehouse space to replace an existing wall with overhead doors along with removing and replacing an existing concrete slab with a new radiant heating system as per plans for the exist. 1, 2-story commercial bldg.(warehouse w/ accessory office). no change to building footprint or c1-2 zoning or occupancy
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2020
Alternative code approval for permit # 100792231: use schedule 40 solid core pvc for waste & vent- below & above grade
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2020
Repair deteriorated bricks where necessary due to water damage
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2019Complete
Alteration of the existing structure of a warehouse space. remove existing roof and associated structure and replace with new, pitched to the rear. no change to building footprint or c1-2 zoning or occupancy
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2019Complete
Alteration of an existing office space to replace existing front windows with larger storefront windows including new lintels as per plans. no change to existing occupancy or zoning. - no electrical work under this permit
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2019Complete
Interior remodel of an existing type e occupancy building with (2) stories with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and an exterior concrete ramp. no change to existing c1-2 zoning or occupancy**conditional permit subject to field inspections.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2018
Revision to permit #100636265 (original)/ 100770314 (reinstatement) plumbing contractor to super t. plumbing and general contracting inc
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2018Complete
Change of contractor. contractor to follow scope of work according to plans and drawings.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Jun 2018
Reinstatement of permit #100636265 and change of general contractor to ronald j. chlebana, plumbing contractor to green and blue plumbing, and hvac to j and j heating and cooling.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2016Complete
Renovation to an existing apartment building to restore building to original condition after fire damage per section 17-15-0404-b of the czo existing occupancy class a-2 to remain.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Esquilinao, Gabino, 1957 West 21st Street (300 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,800 ft
Rr Street Co Inc and 16 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
1,350 ft
Whittier Elem School (1,350 ft), Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences (1,350 ft), Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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