2214-2226 North Racine Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2214-2226 North Racine Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 19 permits, 9 not closed, and 7 violations, 7 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 2214-2226 North Racine Avenue 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. 7 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2026Active
Scope: roof replacement. area: 4900 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: work done on the roof. il roofing contractor license: 104000191.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2025Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: north and east walls.
- Permit - scaffolding May 2022
Erect one (1) scaffold dates 05/25/2022 through 05/25/2023
- Permit - easy permit process May 2022
Masonry flashing repair and tuckpointing. replace limestone caps and sealant.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2021Expired
Self cert 2019 cbrc: replace previously permitted, existing 775 sq ft wood roof deck for unit 1 of 16 unit 2 story brick condo building(occupancy group r2, construction type iiia).
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2020Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only apt # 5 # 32615143 job # 102441356
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2019
Partial roof renovation
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2018Complete
2222 n. racine unit #5 | addition to existing third floor framed structure.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2017Complete
Install circuit for electric car charger
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2017Complete
[self-cert] the scope of this project is to increase the safety of the existing exit pathway of all existing roof penthouses to the common stairway. all private existing interior stairs shall remain. new battery backup, exterior emergency lights will be installed per plan.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2016Complete
Reconstruct roof deck as per plan
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2016Complete
Change of electrical contractor for original permit #100629187
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
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Mcl Development Corp., 2344 North Lakewood (950 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
1,450 ft
Tingstol Co and 21 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
400 ft
Mayer Elem School (400 ft), Prescott Elem School (3,750 ft), Lincoln Park High School (3,800 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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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- 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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