1962-1964 North Bissell Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1962-1964 North Bissell Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 19 permits, 10 not closed, and 26 violations, 23 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 1962-1964 North Bissell 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 23 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2024Complete
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing bank. work to include added beams and posts in the lower level to support weight of bank equipment on the first floor. structural peer review. (iib construction. b-business use)
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2024Complete
Low voltage/communication electrical work. alter existing data/video. specific location: 1st floor.
- Permit - signs Dec 2024
7 sq/ft, non-illuminated, projecting wall sign; 3 sq/ft of text; north elevation; e/w facing text
- Permit - signs Dec 2024
31 sq/ft, non-illuminated, flat wall sign; 15 sq/ft of text; north elevation;
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2024Suspended
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing first floor bank space and lower level. work to include new non load bearing partitions, mechanical, electrical and plumbing as per plans. demo work under permit #101055938. (iib construction. b-business use)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2024Suspended
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior demolition to existing first floor bank space and lower level. (iib construction. b-business use)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2024Complete
Self cert 2019 cbc interior alterations to apply new finishes to space constructing 2 walls to provide division between front and back of house and new storage space as per plans.
- Permit - signs Jan 2020
Installation of a non illuminated blade sign on the north elevationto read: clare v
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2019Complete
Self-cert project: interior tenant improvements on the 1st floor of existing banking facility in a mixed use building to install new wall system to close off the teller line, new atm, new furniture, new finish flooring, and minor electrical work as per plans. no plumbing or mechanical work. (no change in use) **no vent or plbg work**
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2016Complete
Existing 4 story building, 1st floor retail existing. change use of 2-4th floors from storage use to residential. addition of windows, exit stair, and buildout of (2) tenant apartments.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2013Complete
Installation of low voltage cables for telephones 5 locations customer- glazed and infused cust. tele#- 773-883-8722 floor 1 any questions please call tim mcguire(supervising electrician at&t) 312-220-2408
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2012Complete
Self cert project: interior alterations for food & beverage retail sales on first floor of existing building. limited work to the basement. scope of work includes carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical. no change to existing storefront or entry door.
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 (650 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
1,850 ft
Plibrico Co Chicago Plant 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
2,000 ft
Lincoln Park High School (2,000 ft), Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (2,150 ft), Mayer Elem School (2,300 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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