2034 North Racine Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2034 North Racine Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 2 not closed, and 0 violations.
- 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 2034 North Racine Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2026Complete
For permit 101052314: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2025Complete
For permit 101052314: replacement mason contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit - new construction Sep 2024Active
Self-cert 2019 cbc: proposed 3 story/2 unit residence w/basement, rear raised patio, 2nd/3rd floor rear porches, 3 story rear stairs, 5' front metal/6' side wood fences, and 2 car garage w/roof deck, per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2024Complete
Revision to permit#b200011758 change electrical contractor
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Suspended
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), interior kitchen, laundy bath and roof deck. interior reno of kitchen, laundry bath and roof deck only alterations on 3rd and roof deck alterations to common area on 1st floor.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Nov 2023Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence and a detached frame garage
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2015Complete
Low voltage alarm system
- Permit - new construction Sep 2014Complete
Self certification review: erect masonry 3 d.u. building (3b construction) with roof top deck, detached 3 car masonry garage (3b construction) as per plan. **self-certification project - conditional permit: subject to audit & field inspections** ***this permit will be voided in 30 days from the issuing date of this permit if wrecking permit is not obtained***
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Aug 2014Complete
Wreck and remove an existing 3 story masoney multi family residential structure 7 fraem garage.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jun 2008Complete
Wreck and remove a one story brick residence including garage.
- Permit - new construction May 2008Complete
Erect a 3 story 3b masonry 3 unit apartment building with basement and detached 2 car garage and 1 car open carport with roof deck per plans.
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Blg Superbad, Llc, 2065 North Southport Avenue (1,200 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,250 ft
Scientific Plating Co Inc and 25 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
1,400 ft
Mayer Elem School (1,400 ft), Lincoln Park High School (3,550 ft), Burr Elem School (3,750 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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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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