1920-1924 North Seminary Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1920-1924 North Seminary Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 14 permits, 10 not closed, and 3 violations, 3 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 1920-1924 North Seminary Avenue 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. 3 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2024Active
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to replace water damaged drywall, ductwork modification, new 200 amp, replace two bathrooms and relocation kitchen sink, associated plumbing for in-unit washing machine .locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), repairs to unit 1r due to water damage.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2023
Fences: 50ft in x 6ft in: qty 1
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2021Expired
Construct 300 s.f. common deck on the roof of the third floor of an existing four story type iii-a eight d.u. condominium building. construct guard at north end of roof.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2020
Refresh of existing roof decks for units a, b, c, d, and e to include removing/replacing railings and decking. repair/replace support structure with pressure treated lumber. installation of fence, gates, and new steps. (all work same as exising, separate permit for roof and plans req'd for common area deck)
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2017
South parapet rebuild (appx 60sqft), north wall rebuild (100sqft). all work same as existing, no structural work, subject to field inspections.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2017Complete
Foundation repair only. underpinning of existing foundation. to one story masonry garage per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2015
Fences: 24ft in x 6ft in: qty 1
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2013
Remodel bathroom and including new fixtures and water piping.repair/replace drywall throughout. electrical on seperate permit.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2013Complete
Relocate switches, outlets and lights and add 2 circuits.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2013
N, s, e 7 w elevations 500 sq.f t., caulk exterior where needed.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2012
Remove existing roof system remove existing flashing prime he walls remove and reset balcony decks
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2011
Erect wood fence 6' tall with 25" ln. ft. repairs to basement dud to flood dmage, install light fixtires, drywall, flooring, cabinets,ceiling tiles in laundry room. all work same as existing. all work subject to field inspection.
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: St. Teresa Catholic Church, 1930 North Kenmore (350 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
1,000 ft
Plibrico Co Chicago Plant 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
2,300 ft
Mayer Elem School (2,300 ft), Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (2,700 ft), Lincoln Park High School (2,950 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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