1917 South Racine Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1917 South Racine Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 20 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 49 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 1917 South Racine Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 49 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2025Complete
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 120 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: front, back, sides of building.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2022Complete
Interior remodel to convert existing 1st floor vacant commercial space to new dwelling unit. entire building 3-story brick with basement, total 5 dwelling units after 1st floor conversion.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2020Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 403288022 job # 103383007
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2020Complete
Interior alterations with mep for existing 6 residential dwelling units, duplex existing 2nd floor rear and front residential units to attic, remove existing side fire escape, new middle stairway from attic to grade level, new open wood porch (same size same location) for existing 3 story brick building with attic, 6 residential units
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2017Complete
Install 3-cat 5 data jacks and wiring. install 3-tv jacks and wiring.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2017Complete
Alterations to ground floor residential unit in 3 unit building as per plans. to include exterior facade renovations. no change in use.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2017Complete
Provide and install: 5-dimmers, 1-smoke/ co2 detector, 16-15 amp receptacles, 1-20 amp receptacle, 4-g.f.i.'s, 1-weatherproof g.f.i., 9-singel pole switches, 6-3 way switches, 1-4 way switch, 29-4" led retrofit trims (f-1), 2-110 cfm exhaust fans, 1-thermostat raceway, 4-fan rated ceiling openings (f2 & f3), 3-wall light openings (f4) and 1-tv opening. dedicated 120 volt circuits for range, refrigerator, dishwasher and furnace. dedicated 240 circuit for air-conditioner.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2016Complete
Revision to permit #100507010 to change north side windows to be fire rated. **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
- Permit - easy permit process May 2016
Masonry repairs spot tuckpointing all elevations. replace bricks.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2016
Revision to permit #100606675 to change the general contractor of record to frakiel buildder, inc.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2016
Wreck and remove a brick garage.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2015Complete
Install new 6 meter 400 amp service
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Anderich Trucking, 1121 West 18th Street (850 ft), open. 7 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
Bnsf Cermak Paseo Segment 3 and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,100 ft
Ajax Adhesives Industries Inc 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
600 ft
Perez Elem School (600 ft), Joseph Jungman Magnet Elem School (1,350 ft), Pilsen Elem Community Academy (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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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.
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- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
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