2106-2108 North Bissell Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2106-2108 North Bissell Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 7 not closed, and 45 violations, 44 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 2106-2108 North Bissell Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 44 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2026Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. parapet rebuilding: 200 sq. ft. location: north elevation.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2026Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: south side of building.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2020
Tear off and replace roof (no structural work)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2019Complete
Addition of new entry porch stair railing.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2019Complete
Service. 200 amp, meter, 4 panels
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2013Complete
New rear addition and rear porch on single family residence per arch plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2010
Remove and replace (7) windows with new clad-wood 1/1 double-hung windows. existing brick mold to remain. same size and location.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2010
Repair metal fire escape per architect's observation report. scope to address violations.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2010Complete
Emergency service repair
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2008
Rebuild 2 chimneys on north wall. rebuild parapet wall - 600 bricks. replace same and kind. no structural work to be permormed.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2007
Replace drywall with electrical work, repair plumbing per violations, work to be done to 3 floors, all work same as existing. work to be done to landmark building.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2006Complete
Remove and replace existing 2 story open rear porch, same as size and location. conditional permit subject to field inspection.
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: St. Teresa Catholic Church, 1930 North Kenmore (1,300 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
2,550 ft
Plibrico Co Chicago Plant and 19 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
1,600 ft
Mayer Elem School (1,600 ft), Lincoln Park High School (1,950 ft), Lincoln Elem School (2,650 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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