1929 South Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1929 South Saint Louis Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 14 permits, 7 not closed, and 31 violations, 29 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 South Saint Louis Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 29 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2026Active
Sc cbrc 2019: revision to permit no. 100992047 to correct the originally submitted scope of work. the prior application referenced three (3) dwelling units in error; the approved and intended scope is for two (2) dwelling units only. there is no change to the existing occupancy classification or the number of dwelling units.interior renovation of two (2) existing dwelling units per plans, including new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as indicated. exterior work is limited to replacement of windows, doors, roofing, and sidewalk repairs per plans.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Jun 2025
Reinstate permit no 100992047 must begin work and or request inspections no later than january 2026 on permit no 100992047
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2022Active
Interior renovation on all levels. new conversion unit withinbasement of existing 3-unit residential building. exterior work islimited to windows, doors, and sidewalks. architectural, hvac,plumbing & electrical, per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2022Expired
Replace the existing rear open wood porch as per the plans
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2022
Garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2020Complete
Interior rehab of existing 3 dwelling unit per plans. new mech, elec and plumbing work per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2019Complete
Replace rear open porch with new open porch same size and location as existing
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2019Complete
Add public meter mh
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2018
Fire damage repairs: replace drywall, windows, doors, tiles, kitchen cabinets, painting. refinish hardwood floors. electrical permit #100768573. okay to process april 13, 2018 hector exclusa.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2018Complete
Replace existing outlets,switches and light fixtures damaged by smoke due to fire of adjecent building only.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2010Complete
Make repairs to service meter socket
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2008Complete
Correct violation
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Caldwell, Ken, 3450-54 West Ogden (500 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,600 ft
3701 W Ogdan and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,650 ft
U S Plating Corp and 1 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
750 ft
Crown Elem Comm Acd Fine Arts Ctr (750 ft), Legacy Elem Charter School (1,450 ft), North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.1 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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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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CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines
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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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