1920 North Fremont Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1920 North Fremont Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 1 not closed, and 0 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 1920 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2026Complete
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2022Expired
Sc 2019 cbrc: demolition and renovation to a garage roof top pergola in a class r-5 single family dwelling. all work concentrated to garage roof top pergola. no work to existing single family dwelling unit. no new electrical work.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2013Complete
Relocate the exiting service to the rear garage, extend the existing underground conduit to the garage, install a new 200 ampere meter and service riser, provide pvc conduit for phone and catv in the trench. provide a new ground rod. reconnect to the existing panel.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Apr 2011Complete
Wreck & remove 2 story brick front building
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2008Complete
Low voltage line for telephone, tv and surround sound
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2008Complete
Provide 100 amp temporary electrical service for construction.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2008Complete
We request to change electrical contractor from k.j. electric to dexter electric.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Nov 2007Complete
Wreck and remove a two story frame residence and garage.
- Permit - new construction Nov 2007Complete
Erect new single family residence with attached garage per plans
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2007Complete
Change of electrical contractor, scope of the work same. permit # 100138646
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2006Complete
Interior alterations to all floors, erect a pergola at existing rear roof deck reinforce deck as per plans - including electrical and plumbing work
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2006Complete
Interior alterations to existing single family residence per arch. plans. repair existing 1st floor due to water damage. new columns and beams in basement.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: St. Teresa Catholic Church, 1930 North Kenmore (900 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
1,800 ft
Plibrico Co Chicago Plant and 20 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
1,600 ft
Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (1,600 ft), Lincoln Park High School (1,850 ft), Mayer Elem School (2,800 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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