1955 North Fremont Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1955 North Fremont Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 2 not closed, and 16 violations, 9 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 1955 North Fremont Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2025Complete
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2024Complete
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x18'-11' '. hip roof height to peak: 12'-6' '.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Sep 2021Complete
Wreck and remove a 3 story masonry residence and a detached frame garage
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2019
Remove plaster & replace with drywall. replace windows. tile. flooring (wood/tile). baseboard. trim. insulation. vanities. electrical permit # 100800736- all work same as existing
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2019Complete
Replace fixtures and devices. ws
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2018Complete
Revision to existing permit #100706224_upgrade basement 1st. and 2nd, floor on existing 3-story building w/basement and total seven dwelling units per plan.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2017Complete
Renovation of existing three story 7-dwelling units brick building w/basement. remove existing rear porch and construct a new one to address building code violations per plans. **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2017Complete
Replace existing receptacle to new one
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2016
Replace existing brick total 110 sq. ft. parapet wall on north & south elevation, repair existing chimney. replace 1 window. spot tuckpoint 200 sq. ft.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2007Complete
Replace porch roof to remain as per plans
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: St. Teresa Catholic Church, 1930 North Kenmore (1,050 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
2,100 ft
Plibrico Co Chicago Plant and 19 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
1,550 ft
Lincoln Park High School (1,550 ft), Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (1,700 ft), Mayer Elem School (2,650 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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