2129-2131 South Halsted Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2129-2131 South Halsted Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 27 permits, 11 not closed, and 35 violations, 21 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 2129-2131 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
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 21 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2026Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: all elevations.
- Permit – express permit program May 2025Complete
Scope: roof replacement. area: 2000 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: mansard. il roofing contractor license: 104018077.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2023
Repointing on west, north,south elevations,brick repalcement in spots.tuckpointing(4000 sq ft) - no structural work - 4000 sqft
- Permit - new construction Mar 2022Complete
Permit expires on 05/09/2022 erection starts: 3/1/2022, erection ends: 5/1/2022. self cert. reinstatement of 2020 permit 100880726 for del toro restaurant outdoor seating and dining tent. same 40x40 tent & location. marquee event rentals. **** self certification **** conditional approval **** subject to field inspection **** certificate of inspection required ****
- Permit - new construction Nov 2021Complete
Permit expires on 01/09/2022 erection starts: 11/9/2021, erection ends: 4/1/2022. self cert. reinstatement of permit 100880726 for del toro restaurant outdoor seating and dining tent. same 40x40 tent & location. marquee event rentals.
- Permit - signs Sep 2021
Crown shape with bottom reads "beer" for pleasant house pub
- Permit - new construction Apr 2021Complete
Permit expires on 06/22/2021 erection starts: 5/1/2021, erection ends: 11/1/2021. self certification. reinstatement of permit 100880726 for del toro restaurant outdoor seating and dining tent. same 40x40 tent & location. marquee event rentals.**** self certification **** conditional approval **** subject to field inspection **** certificate of inspection required ****
- Permit - new construction Oct 2020Complete
Permit expires on 12/14/2020 erection starts: 10/13/2020, erection ends: 12/12/2020. self cert. del toro restaurant - extra dining tent. 1-40x30 tent. marquee event rentals**** self certification **** conditional approval **** subject to field inspection **** aor certificate of inpsection required *****.
- Permit - new construction Sep 2020Complete
Permit expires on 11/24/2020 erection starts: 10/1/2020, erection ends: 11/30/2020. self cert. reinstatement of permit 100880726 for del toro restaurant outdoor seating and dining tent. same 40x40 tent and location. marquee event rentals.**** self certification **** conditional approval **** subject to field inspection **** aor certificate of inspection required *****
- Permit - new construction Jul 2020Complete
Permit expires on 09/06/2020 erection starts: 7/10/2020, erection ends: 9/30/2020. self cert. 1-40x40 tent for del toro restaurant outdoor seating and dining. marquee event rentals. using existing chicago building codes **** self certification **** conditional approval **** subject to field inspection **** certificate of inspection required ****
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2017Complete
Interior modification , bathrooms and second floor service bar including , stairs changes , facadas alteration , per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2016Complete
Addition and interior remodelation per 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
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicago & Northeastern District Of Carpenters, 2141 South Union Street (450 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 ft
Bnsf Cermak Paseo Segment 6 and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
700 ft
Greif Bros Corp and 16 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
650 ft
Walsh Elem School (650 ft), Joseph Jungman Magnet Elem School (2,550 ft), Perez Elem School (3,350 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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