1941-1943 West Ohio Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1941-1943 West Ohio Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 20 permits, 1 not closed, and 48 violations, 28 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 1941-1943 West Ohio Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 28 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2018Complete
Revision to existing permit #100624370 to remove existing exterior stair up to building roof deck (4a construction) of existing single family residence as per plan. **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2017Complete
Low voltage wiring, telephone, cable,internet
- Permit - wrecking/demolition May 2017Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame mulit unit residence
- Permit - new construction Mar 2017Complete
New two story brick and frame sfr with basement and roof access enclosed stairs. new rear metal deck and new 2 car garage, new 50'f 4ft metal & masonry fence.& 6' wrought iron fence as per plans.**certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - new construction Aug 2016Complete
Self certification review: erect 2-story with basement frame single family residence, with roof stair and mechanical enclosure, with roof deck (4a construction) and erect rear detached 2 car frame garage with roof top deck (4a construction) as per plan.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2015
Revision to permit #100599016 to change plumber of record to grand plumbing and sewer, inc.
- Permit - new construction Sep 2015Complete
Full building permit for new construction of a 2 story frame single family building with basement ( 1854 sf ) and rooftop stairway enclosure, type 4a construction, new non combustible metal rear open deck and rear stair system, new 1 story detached frame 2-car private garage 19' x 20'-4" as per plans.**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Sep 2015Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame building and detached garage.
- Permit - new construction Mar 2014Complete
Self certification review: erect frame single family residence (4a construction) with detached 2 car frame garage with roof top deck (4a construction) as per plan. conditional permit subject to field inspection.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Mar 2014Complete
Wreck & remove 2 story brick residence
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Sep 2013Complete
Wreck & remove 1 story brick residence & 1 story detached brick garage
- Permit - new construction Aug 2013Complete
Erect 2-story with basement frame single family residence with rooftop stair enclosure (4a construction) with detached 2 car frame garage (4a construction) as per plan.**self-certification - conditional permit: subject to field inspections & audit**
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
14 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 2001 West Race Street Llc, 2001 West Race Street (300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,100 ft
R Olson Manufacturing Co Inc 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
600 ft
Talcott Elem School (600 ft), Mitchell Elem School (1,900 ft), Otis Elem School (3,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.2 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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