1909 North Fremont Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1909 North Fremont Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 26 permits, 10 not closed, and 1 violation, 1 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 1909 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2026Active
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to add closet with lighting at 1st floor foyer and add closet with lighting at 2nd floor primary bedroom. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor foyer, 2nd floor primary bedroom.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Sep 2024
Reinstatement of permit no. 100989663. must start work and or request inspections no later than feb. 2025
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2024Complete
Revision to permit #100989663. to change of (gc) general contractors.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2024Complete
Sc 2019 cbrc; replacement of an existing exterior steel spiral stairway and third floor deck for a 3 story single family brick house. construction of a second and third floor open steel porch and spiral stairs. minor electrical work for exterior power and lighting at porch.(occ. grp. r-5: const. type iiia)
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2024Complete
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: rear garden.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2023
Fences: 24ft in x 6ft in: qty 2
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2022Complete
[self-certification project; no change in use. existing use to remain] interior renovation of existing third floor, in an existing type 3a, 3-story w/ basement sfr building, and the renovation of an existing occupiable rooftop deck, including the installation of a new sprinkler systems throughout, as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2022
Repair/replace roof work,masonary work to mitigate water issues.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2022
Replace existing water heater with new tankless water heater and associated piping. plumbing work only on this permit.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2020
Replace windows(6),doors(1) rebuild existing parapet wall,replace existing (7)lintels up to 6'long,replace existing coping,install new flashing, and rope.repair existing drywall around windows only.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2020
Roof recover only - no structural work
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2018Complete
Add new pergola to existing masonry garage roof deck of a-1 occupancy as per plans**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
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 (1,050 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
1,900 ft
Plibrico Co Chicago Plant and 19 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
1,400 ft
Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (1,400 ft), Lincoln Park High School (1,800 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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