2205-2207 North Halsted Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2205-2207 North Halsted Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 20 permits, 9 not closed, and 39 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 2205-2207 North 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 21 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2026Active
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: 1st floor.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2026Active
2019 chicago building code - self-cert program - scope of work to include: interior renovation of existing limited restaurant tenant space in existing 3-story mixed-use commercial type iii-a building. no change in use from b business for under 50 occupants. mep work included. area of work 1,050 s.f.
- Permit - signs Dec 2019
Illuminated wall sign west facing with 41 square feet of text
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2018Complete
Low voltage
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2018Complete
Interior renovation of existing 1st floor and basement space in existing 3-story + basement, iii-b mised use (class a2, e, f occupancy) building for new veterinary clinic (class e) at 2201 n. halsted st.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2018
Work in (one) 1st floor commercial space:replace drywall. flooring (wood/tile). patch drywall-(no structural work)- (no electrical work under this permit)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2017Complete
Remove and replace existing open wood rear porch and stairs as per plans. (746-752 w webster ave, 2201-2207 n halsted st)
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2016Complete
Add outlet
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2016Complete
Interior remodeling to convert a retail space into a fitness center including carpentry, hvac ductwork only, electrical and plumbing as per plans.**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2015
Install five true 1/3 hp two door reach in freezers, self contained, air cooled, r410a, located on the sales floor.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2014
Repair/replace drywall and ceiling tiles only. electrical on separate permit.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2014Complete
Demo. remove existing ceiling lights. eliminate 10 receptacles. replace with like and kind.
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lincoln Fullerton Reit Property, Llc, 2358 North Lincoln Avenue (1,050 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,750 ft
Plibrico Co Chicago Plant 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
1,250 ft
Lincoln Park High School (1,250 ft), Lincoln Elem School (1,350 ft), Mayer Elem School (2,500 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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