2228 South Archer Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2228 South Archer Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 2 not closed, and 30 violations, 4 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 2228 South Archer 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Complete
Scope: roof replacement. area: 3000 sq. ft. roof covering: built-up roof. location: the roof. il roofing contractor license: 104019292.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2018
Repair & replace drywall thru rooms for 2nd floor. where necessary under 1000sqft.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2017Complete
Replace 2 plastic exit signs with metal exits at front and rear doors cover all j boxes in ceiling support all fluorescent fixtures in layin ceiling and strap all conduit all work on 1st floor
- Permit - easy permit process May 2017
Repair all holes on walls, ceilings in 2nd. floor. replace s-trap under sink, flex water supplies for kitchen sink, lavoratories & toilets and remove all plastic traps in 2nd floor.
- Permit – express permit program May 2017Complete
Correct violations replace all broken or defective light fixtures thru-out 2nd floor only add 2 receptacles in kitchen and remove all unused conduit exterior of building
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2017Complete
Self-cert: renovation of existing ground floor retail space, convert into tatoo parlor approximately 830 sqft. work inclusive of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing per plans. zoning c1-3
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2014Complete
Interior remodeling to provide a massage store, including architectural, hvac, electrical & plumbing work. **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2013Complete
Interior alteration for a beauty salon build out
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2010Complete
Interior alterations to an existing building per plans. existing retail alteration proposed restaurant.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2009Complete
Replace existing electrical contractor with newtech engineering, ltd. origional permit # is 100262550. to install one(1) 600a, 3-ph., 4w, 120/240volt service.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2008Complete
Repair and replace-maintenance
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
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Senerchia Phillips 66, 2204 South Archer Ave. (250 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
800 ft
Cuneo Press and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,150 ft
Haines Elem School (1,150 ft), National Teachers Elem Academy (2,000 ft), Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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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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