20-22 South California Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 20-22 South California Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 6 not closed, and 34 violations, 18 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 20-22 South California Avenue 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. 18 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2021Complete
Upgrade to a 3 phase 200 amp service, install outlet for a welder, 2-3phase motors, 3 single phase motors, a 120v compressor
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2017Complete
Change of electrical contractor to permit #100577549 original permit and reinstatement permit #100701579
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2017
Ventilation and refrigeration contractor change to greenleaf hvac and plumbing contractor change to aquarius services for reinstatement permit #100701579 (original permit #100577549)
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Apr 2017
Reinstatement of permit #100577549 issued 8/4/2015 for 50% of the original cost + a $50 processing fee. change general contractor to extra plexy, inc.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2015Complete
Duplex basement and first floor and renovate 2 d.u., replace existing wood porch with new wood porch********no work at the second floor*******
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2013
Erect 6' wrought iron fence with 35 ln. ft. & 6' wood fence with 78 ln. ft.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2013Complete
Instal additional circuits
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2013Complete
Install 200 amp service with 2 meters
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Mar 2013
Reinstate permit 100163960, change owner to anna nachman, gc to zmh construction, mason to k enterprises and plumber to f&s plumbing
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2007
To collect fee for stop work order #30262 for permit #100163960.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2007Complete
Interior and exterior alterations incl. elec, plumb and carpentry to existing 2 story building and erect new porch as per plans to correct violations. conditional permit subject to field inspections.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2006Complete
Up-grade service, 200 amp 3 meters. install 27 circuits ( 15-15amp and 12-20 amp ). install electrical devices, fixtures, smoke/co2 detectors, gfi's and low voltage systems, ( intercom, phone and cable ).
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Mount Vernon Mbc, 2622 West Jackson (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,300 ft
2848 W Fulton St and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,400 ft
National Interchem Corp and 8 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
1,100 ft
LEARN Chtr-Campbell Campus (1,100 ft), Cather Elem School (1,300 ft), Phoenix Military Academy HS (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 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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Chicago carries a full corporate economy at a price the coasts do not match. Neighborhoods are distinct and walkable, two and three flats are everywhere, and the Loop still sets the commute for finance, law and consulting.
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- 45%
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