1960-1962 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1960-1962 North Clybourn Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 18 permits, 9 not closed, and 31 violations, 21 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 1960-1962 North Clybourn Avenue 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 21 open violations.
- Permit - signs Jul 2025
Blade sign attached to the north wall facing east and west
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2025Complete
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: interior work only.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2025Complete
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: floors 1 and 2.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2025Suspended
Sc / 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 1st & 2nd floor tenant space to include modifications to the existing stair as per plans. (occupancy group b; construction type iiib)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2019Complete
Self cert: interior alterations to ground floor retail space as per plans.
- Permit - signs Aug 2019
North elevation: 2' x 12' led illuminated blade sign "steinway & sons pianos"
- Permit - signs May 2019
North elevation: 12'-6" x 15" non-illuminated fco letters "steinway & sons" (2 of 2 signs).
- Permit - signs May 2019
North elevation: 12'-6" x 15" non-illuminated fco letters "steinway & sons" (1 of 2 signs).
- Permit - signs May 2019
East elevation: 12'-6" x 15" non-illuminated fco letters "steinway & sons"
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2019
Repair drywall as needed. approx. 900sqft. replace millwork. all work same as existing. no electrical
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2018Complete
Revision to permit 100761362 to change electrical service from 480v to 208v, omit transformers. basement electrical closet and telcom closet.area of work: 855
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2018Complete
Self cert revision to permit 100761362 to remove chimney. chimney size:7' x 7' x 80' sq. ft area of work: 560
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 (900 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
950 ft
Plibrico Co Chicago Plant and 23 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
2,250 ft
Mayer Elem School (2,250 ft), Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (3,250 ft), Lozano Elem Bilingual & Intl Ctr (3,350 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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- 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.
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