2221 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2221 South Wentworth Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 23 permits, 14 not closed, and 47 violations, 8 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 2221 South Wentworth Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2024Active
Dds 2019 cbrc: new storefront and 3 story rear addition to an existing 3 story building and interior alterations for a restaurant on 3 floors and 1 du on 3rd floor replacing existing roof, add skylights, 298 sf roof deck for dwelling unit, new sprinkler system (occupancy group a2, r5: type iiia construction) consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2024Complete
Replace track lighting in dining room in existing location. replace updated receptacle and gfci in same location.
- Permit - signs Mar 2024
Install a new awning on the storefront face to the west side elevation (wintime fashion).
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2023Complete
B3-3 interior alteration of an existing restaurant to reconfigure the service area and add a type 1 hood with associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2022
Wreck and remove residential garage
- Permit - signs Feb 2022
Ice max companyexisting electrical id wall signlocation: west elevationsign facing: wentworth avereads: ice max
- Permit - signs Sep 2019
Install one set of internally illuminated channel box sign to be mount on west side of building elevation
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2019
Replacement of brick at front facade aapx 600sqft
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2019Complete
Install 1 20 amp circuit for a garage
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2018
Remove (1) non-loading partition & door & restore to original state on 3rd floor rear apartment
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2018Complete
Change of electrical contractor for original permit #100716777
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2017Complete
Interior alteration as per plan. basement, basement,second floor, third floor existing office to remain. replace existing rear open porch as per plan. no work to first floor
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Santa Fe Railroad, Cermak & Archer Road (900 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 ft
Chinatown Library and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,950 ft
Allied Metal Co and 9 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
On Leong Merchants Association Building. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
800 ft
National Teachers Elem Academy (800 ft), Haines Elem School (1,050 ft), Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.7 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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