2118-2120 South Halsted Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2118-2120 South Halsted Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 15 permits, 6 not closed, and 29 violations, 14 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 2118-2120 South Halsted Street 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. 14 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2024Suspended
Fourth floor addition to duplex with third floor apartment of a existing three story masonry building. architectural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical disciples involved. existing r3 (one du) and business occupancy. install hardwired smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors at multiple locations on all four floors.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2024Complete
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: north elevation.
- Permit - signs May 2022
Permanent, illuminatee wall sign; east elevation; dr. lungzzz
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2019Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4030-29194 job # 100578102
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Aug 2019
Reinstate permit #100416007. revision to permit #100416007 to change masonry contractor to derreen concrete inc.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2019Complete
Interior build out to an existing ground floor commercial space (retail)
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2018
Revision to permit no. 100772331; alternative code approval to use pvc instead of cast drain and vent
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2018Complete
Interior alteration to existing second and third floor of a 3 story building with ground floor retail for the exist. mixed use building with rear open porch. erect 2-parking space on slab.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2017
Replace windows. replace brick , limestone appx 1200sf. seal roof membrane at parapet area. all work same as existing. no structure work. subject to field inspections.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2013Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 340-18266-01 sm busi
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Feb 2013
Revision to permit # 100416007 issued 12/16/2011 fro 25% of the original permit + $50 processing fee.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2012Complete
Installation of low voltage cables for telephone 6 locations customer- the powder room inc cust. tlel# 312-243-9522 floor 1 any questions please call tim mcguire(supv. elec. at&t) 312-220-2408
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
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicago & Northeastern District Of Carpenters, 2141 South Union Street (600 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
450 ft
Bnsf Cermak Paseo Segment 6 and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
550 ft
Greif Bros Corp and 17 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
500 ft
Walsh Elem School (500 ft), Joseph Jungman Magnet Elem School (2,400 ft), Perez Elem School (3,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.1 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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