2123 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2123 South Ashland Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 56 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 2123 South Ashland Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 56 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program May 2026Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: front of building.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Suspended
In the 2nd floor of building , we wish to update the kitchen area. the work will consist of removing existing drywall, adding new drywall about 500 sq feet of drywall. installing new kitchen cabinets and removing ceramic flooring and installing laminate throughout entire second floor.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2019
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 770 sqft
- Permit - signs Mar 2015
Flat wall sign on south elevation
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2013
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 1100 sqft
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2012Complete
Interior alterations to existing 3 story brick bldg. w/bsmt on 1st. & 2nd. floor.existing barber shop and 3 dwelling units same use only per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2011Complete
Repair existing 3-story open wood rear porch, 150sf of masonry repair/rebuilding and plumbing repairs.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2011Complete
Removal of electrical pipes from walls in attic and basement units, as to deconvert.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2010Complete
Third floor and second floor remodel: deconvert from 5 d.u.'s and 1 commercial to 3 d.u.'s and 1 commercial
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2008Complete
Int. rehab of an existing 6 du, drywall & electrical only, tear down existing 3 story wood porch
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2008Complete
Demolish exist. porch and stairs and replace w/. new in same location. eexist. roof to remain. coordinate w/. new construction per plans & temporary relocation of electrical riser only
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2006
Repair porch as per structural report and letter from d.o.b.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
18 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicago Public Schools, 2150 South Laflin (550 ft), open. 7 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 ft
Bnsf Cermak Paseo Segment 1 and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,400 ft
American Precision Castings Inc and 14 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
350 ft
Juarez Community Academy HS (350 ft), Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy (1,150 ft), Pilsen Elem Community Academy (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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