2024 South Leavitt Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2024 South Leavitt Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 16 permits, 10 not closed, and 60 violations, 60 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 2024 South Leavitt Street 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 60 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2026Active
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1800 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: main house. il roofing contractor license: 104019663.
- Permit - signs Sep 2024
We would like to install a 4" wide x 25" deep, round, electric, blade sign on the front of our building above a public sidewalk. the sign frame will be made of steel and it will be bolted into the brick building front approximately 12' above the sidewalk.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2024Complete
Proposed trash enclosure, interior alterations to convert existing 4 story/9 unit mixed use type va construction building w/basement to 12 unit residential building, includes mechanical, electrical plumbing, new trash enclosure & legalize rear enclosed porch construction without a permit, 150 sf of exterior facade work & 125 sf of tuckpointing per plans. zoning amendment #22310-t1 to allow such changes and requiring no parking spaces approved 01.24.2024. **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit – express permit program May 2024Suspended
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: low-sloped (<2:12). inverter output: 3.8 kw. array output: 3.2 kw. location: rooftop solar panel install, 8 modules, 3kw/ac. icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-1231.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2016Complete
Install new 100 amp disconnect and 3 new circuit breaker panels
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2014
Replacing 7 5' lintels and 200 sqft tuckpoint. all same as existing.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2014Complete
Interior renovations to existing second floor dwelling unit in existing 2 story w/ basement mixed use building, existing ground floor vacant commercial tenant space to remian, remove exising rear open balcony per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2011Complete
Deconversion of basement - by removing kitchen and all non-load bearing walls. bathroom and mech. room to remain as per homeowner drawings.**homeowners deconversion program**
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2010
Remove conc. stoop from rear bldg, southwest corner, only. subject to field inspection. no grinding or structural work
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2010
Patch & tape existing drywall in front stairway. install light fixture & 3 way wall switches. all work same as existing
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2009
Masonry work only - grinding and tuckpointing face brickwhere needed (40 sq. ft.). no structural work and no power washing.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2009Complete
Interior alterations to existing two story rear residential building as per plans.
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Ward Schaefer Tire Co., 2140 South Western Ave. (1,400 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
850 ft
Pickard Elem School (850 ft), Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences (2,200 ft), Ruiz Elem School (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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