2116 North Fremont Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2116 North Fremont Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 19 permits, 7 not closed, and 6 violations, 1 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 2116 North Fremont 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. 1 open violation.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2025Active
Spr 2019 cbc: interior renovations of existing 900 sf basement within 2-story type iiia construction, single family house, existing 320 sf,non combustable brick patio at grade level to be included in this permit application. existing patio & deck in north sideyard setback to be removed,to comply with section 17-17-0309 of zoning ordinance.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2025Suspended
Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of nonload bearing drywall and m.e.p. systems with demo drawings and all other work on permit no. 101070857. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2025Complete
Repair or in-kind replacement of 7 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor kitchen & powder rm. 2nd floor bath.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2025Complete
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 5 . lighting outlets: 10. specific location: 1st floor kitchen/2nd floor bath renovation..
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2024Suspended
Revision to permit #101014645: detached garage modifications from original permit with approved acar application. original permit # 100964054 (garage construction iii-a, type vb addition, occupancy r-5 detached single family residence no occupancy or construction change from original permit)
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Complete
Revision to permit#101014645 change hvac and plumbing contractors
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2023Active
Proposed 2 car garage serving an existing 2 story sfr, per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2022Complete
Self-cert: alterations of an existing 2-story single family home to include full interior rehab and demolition of existing rear addition and garage. erect a new rear 2-story 610 s.f. addition and new 475 s.f. detached 2-car garage with roof deck and new 5' high metal fence along the side yards.
- Permit – express permit program May 2021Complete
Wiring upgrade for kitchen and bathrooms. all work inside building.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2021
Repair/replace (800 sq ft) of drywall, flooring,replace cabinets,replace plumbing fixtures and associated pipimg for (3 toilets, 2 vanitys, 1 tub, 2 sinks) no exterior work
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2020
Revision to permit#100748533 change hvac contractor to continental heating & cooling.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2019Complete
Erect a one story deck in the rear of a single family residence per homeowners 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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: St. Teresa Catholic Church, 1930 North Kenmore (1,550 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
2,800 ft
Plibrico Co Chicago Plant and 18 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
1,650 ft
Lincoln Park High School (1,650 ft), Mayer Elem School (1,850 ft), Lincoln 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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