1920 South Albany Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1920 South Albany Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 6 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 1920 South Albany Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 49 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2026Active
Parapet rebuilding: 53 sq. ft. location: north elevation parapet wall.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2018Complete
Existing 3 story residential building with basement 7 dwelling units interior renovation open wood porch replacement with new steel porch same size same location all work as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2018
Install 6' steel picket fence and install guardrail in east stairs from grade to basement. all work subject to field inspections.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2013
Construct new wood ramp for handicap accessibility through doh h-rail ramp program.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2012
Revision to permit # 100429836 issued 6/1/2012 to change owner to mount prospect properties, gc to shannonside development, mason to profus construction, hvac to south chicago heating & plumbing to lone star plumbing.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2012Complete
Revision to p#100429836, to change electrical contractor, all work to remain the same
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2012Complete
Interior alterations to existing 4 dwelling unit brick building and correct existing violations as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2012
Repair\replace damaged stair risers, treads, handrails, guardrails, 6 x 6 supports & concrete footings for rear enclosed porch all work s.a.e.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2012
Repair\replace damaged bricks & mortar joints on exterior walls, sills, chimney, concrete stairs & walkway, siding, balcony, 6 windows, 4 doors, gutters & downspouts, 5\8" ul. gyp. bd., 2 x 4's. all work same as existing.
- Permit - new construction Dec 2007Complete
Erect 2 story 2 d.u. bldg w/trash enclosure per plans.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Public Building Commission Of Chicago, 3315 West Ogden (1,600 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
750 ft
Chilo Manufacturing Plating Co and 7 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,600 ft
Kanoon Elem Magnet School (1,600 ft), Legacy Elem Charter School (1,750 ft), Hammond Elem School (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.3 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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