1943-1945 North Orchard Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1943-1945 North Orchard Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 6 not closed, and 7 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 1943-1945 North Orchard Street 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. No open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2022
Repair and replace roof (no tear off)
- Permit - elevator equipment May 2022
Installation of one(1) 950lb capacity, 4-floor, 40fpm, savaria eclipse residential elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.
- Permit - new construction Oct 2021Expired
Erect a 4 story masonry single family residence with a basement, raised rear patio, detached 2 car garage with roof deck and access stairs, per plans.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Sep 2021Complete
Wreck and remove a 3 story masonry residence and a detached frame garage
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2014
Roof recover only - no structural work, tuckpointing - no structural work - 275 sqft
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2014Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 334-70769
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2012
Revision to permit #100394897 to eliminate detached garage and provide parking concrete pad only.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Feb 2012Complete
Wreck and remove 2 story brick single family
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2011Complete
Interior renovation of existing 6-flat building including new detached 2-car garage per plans (certified plan corrections - subject to field inspection)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2009Complete
Replace rear frame porch to match existing in existing location, replace existing gangway to match existing
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2009
Hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2006Complete
Low voltage burglar alarm #8619
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Stein, Bill, 1925 North Halsted (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,850 ft
Midwest Zinc Corp Chicago Facility and 13 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
Lincoln Park High School (750 ft), Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (1,150 ft), LaSalle Elem Language Academy (2,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- 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.
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