1929 North Cleveland Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1929 North Cleveland Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 26 permits, 12 not closed, and 7 violations, 4 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 1929 North Cleveland Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2026Active
Spr 2019 cbc: revision to permit # 101075545 to relocate door s2-1b (20-minute rated) and provide adjacent 45-minute rated window at adjacent opening to maintain separation between residence and attached garage (type iiia construction). door 006 to be 20-minute fire-rated. revise accessory shed area from 78 sf to 74.05 sf to comply with 60% maximum accessory use area.(occupancy group r-5; type iiib construction)
- Permit – express permit program May 2026Complete
For permit 101075545: replacement plumbing contractor. replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2026Active
Replace existing garage roof deck, grill area, and proposed pergola/trellis for an existing 3 story sfr w/basement, per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2026Active
Spr 2019 cbc: addition to existing 3 story building with interior alterations to basement and floor 1 and 2. 1,746-sf renovation fo the first floor and a two-story, 2,442 sf addition with a balcony & pergola and finished basement with adjacent area well. the project also includes a new 1 story 263 sf garage addition with roof deck, new 2 story open stair and 64 sf enclosed garage link, new 76 sf equipment shed, new pool, new 72" fencing along the south & east property line (rear & side yard) and new 72" 20% opaque fence along the south & west property line (front yard.) (occupancy group r-5; type iiib construction)
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Aug 2025Complete
Wreck and remove a 3 story masonry multi unit residence
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2025Complete
Low voltage/communication electrical work. alter existing data/video. alter existing intercom. alter existing security. specific location: basement-1st, 2nd & 3rd.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2025Complete
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 50 . lighting outlets: 30. specific location: basement, 1st and 2nd floors.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2024Complete
Sc crbc 2019; existing 3 story masonry single family home with basement.complete gut renovation of 3rd floor. reconfigure existing primary bathroom and bedroom. repair existing masonry lintels and limestone caps and add flashing and weeps, all floors, all exterior elevations. all work per architectural plans. construct type iiia; occup. type 5a (single family).
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2024Expired
Sc crbc 2019; non-structural interior preparatory demolition. existing 3 story masonry single family home. removal of interior finishes, interior doors, trim, drywall walls and ceilings, insulation, flooring, plumbing fixtures on third floor. partial removal of drywall at ceilings and walls for investigation work at basement and 1st and 2nd floors. all load bearing walls to remain. all other work under application/permit #101061055.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2024Complete
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 20 sq. ft., lintel qty. 1, max. length 3. location: south facade.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2020
Revision to permit no. 100838480 to change refrigeration contractor to crew mechanical
- Permit - elevator equipment May 2020
Installation of one(1) 5-stop, 1000lb capacity, 40fpm, residential elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Orleans Clark Holdings, Llc, 2036 North Clark Street (1,350 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
Lincoln Park High School (1,400 ft), LaSalle Elem Language Academy (1,550 ft), Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (1,850 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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