1952 North Kilbourn Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1952 North Kilbourn Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 51 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 1952 North Kilbourn Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 51 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2024Suspended
Spr 2019 cbc. lintel repairs and interior repairs to first floor commercial space per violations cn020012 cn065014 cn101015. existing mixed use 2 story brick building 1 commercial unit and 4 dwelling units all work as per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2021Complete
**electrical only permit** replacement of electrical service, with a 5 meter service, four tenant, one plublic
- Permit - easy permit process May 2021
Repair parapet wall, chimney, lintels under 6' , repair exterior wall (no structural work)
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2018
Repair & replace rubber roof 2000ft all work same as existing . all work subject to field inspections.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2017Complete
Interior alterations to existing one story masonry commercial building. new office space to include electrical, hvac and plumbing work; (2) existing blocked windows to be reopen; and existing rear warehouse area to remain, as per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2015Complete
Replace 4-gang meter socket with 5-gang meter socket for public meter
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2014Complete
Repair electrical violations including removing exposed wiring, replacing unapproved flexible, support loose light fixture and replace defective devices.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2011Complete
Re-build rear wall of existing one story garage and warehouse area with new cmu wall and garage door. replace rear 16 feet of roof structure. build-out new 484 square foot office and bathroom space at north end of existing structure.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2008Complete
Repair existing open wood porch, same size and same location per plan per arch. plans to correct violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2007
Masonry repairs: remove existing defective 4' parapet wall and rebuild with new. all work same size as existing.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2006
Erect two new car ports, 18' x 20' x 15' high, 20' x 25' x 15', all steel, no combustible materials. no electrical.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
18 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Home Depot, Inc., 4701-4711 West Armitage Ave. (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,600 ft
United Metal Finishers Inc and 22 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
1,850 ft
North-Grand High School (1,850 ft), Nixon Elem School (2,350 ft), Lloyd Elem School (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.0 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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