2121 North Clark Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2121 North Clark Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 15 permits, 7 not closed, and 14 violations, 8 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 2121 North Clark Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2026Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 90 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: back yard.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2025Complete
Replacement of existing 3-story open rear wood porch. no change in size/location/configuration. (occupancy group r-2; type iiia construction)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2023Complete
Revision to permit #101031245 : revise micro kitchens to full size kitchens with peninsula counters in 4 apartments. also, provide stackable washers/ dryers in each unit. (area of work 456 sf)work to include modifications to building's electrical & plumbing systems, with no hvac work.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2023Complete
Renovate the existing 4 apartment units within the 3-story masonry building. work to include;- updated kitchens & bathrooms in 4-units with new cabinets, fixtures & finishes.- provide new hvac units for each apt., along with associated electrical & plumbing modifications.- code upgrades, including new fire rated doors, smoke & carbon monixide detectors.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2019
Installing new tankless water heater in place of old 40 gallon hot water tank
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2019
Replace (1) furnace. 80% to 90% plus in sfr.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2018Complete
Interior renovation of existing 3-story with basement single family residence as per plans. total area of work: 3150 sf
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2016
Masonry repairs. tuckpointing. replace damaged bricks 800 sq. ft.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2016Complete
200a 1 meter service update only
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2014
Tuckpoint entire front elevation- all work same as existing
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2013
Replace front shingle roofing with new shingles.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2011Complete
Interior remodel of exist 3 unit building with plumbing, electrical and hvac. new masonry facade, new rear 2 story open wood porch and 1 story front open wood porch same size and location. all work per plans.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 2050 Whcp, Llc, 2050 North Clark Street (300 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
4,950 ft
Midwest Zinc Corp Chicago Facility. 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
2,300 ft
Lincoln Park High School (2,300 ft), Lincoln Elem School (2,400 ft), LaSalle Elem Language Academy (2,550 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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- 45%
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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