2146-2150 North Magnolia Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2146-2150 North Magnolia Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 16 permits, 6 not closed, and 5 violations, 5 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 2146-2150 North Magnolia Avenue 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. 5 open violations.
- Permit - elevator equipment Jun 2025
Installation of one(1) 1000lb capacity, 40fpm, 4-floor, residential elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2025Complete
For permit 101050076: additional electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2025Complete
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: living spaces.
- Permit - new construction Jun 2024Active
Self-cert- 2019 full building permit for new construction of a fully sprinklered sfr (3) stories with basement, 4,461 sf with detached garage and roof decks all per plans and per 2019 cbc, current use is sfr, proposed use is sfr.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Feb 2024Complete
Wreck and remove a three story masonry residence and detached garage
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2016Complete
Low voltage alarm system, wiring
- Permit - elevator equipment Oct 2015
Install one (1) 950lb.cap, 40fpm, 4-stop, private residence passenger. must be single family residence. pursuant to plans submitted.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2015
Revision to permit #100589807 to change the hvac & refrigeraion contractors of record to caromaya, inc.
- Permit - new construction Apr 2015Complete
Three story single family residence renovaton and addition w/ 2car masonry garage and roof deck per plans
- Permit - new construction Apr 2015Complete
New 3 story with basement and penthouse masonry single family residence and garage
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Mar 2015Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story multi unit masonry residence in and a detached frame garage
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2015Complete
Replace 4 light fixtures , replace 14 receptacles at existing wiring
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
18 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Mcl Development Corp., 2344 North Lakewood (1,200 ft), open. 11 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,100 ft
Scientific Plating Co Inc and 23 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
850 ft
Mayer Elem School (850 ft), Prescott Elem School (3,850 ft), Lincoln Park High School (4,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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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.
- 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 for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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