2235 North Fremont Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2235 North Fremont Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 5 not closed, and 13 violations, 6 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 2235 North Fremont Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2024Complete
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: revision to building permit 101022131 to convert existing 3-story with basement building from multi-unit residence building to single family building. revision scope includes: reducing setbacks for raised roof & parapet walls within required north side yard at historic portion of residence, for raising the existing south exterior walls & construct new roof, and for the front bay window. (occupancy group: r-5; construction type: iiia)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2023Expired
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alteration permit to convert an existing 3-story with basement building from a multi-unit residence building to be a single family building. scope of work includes: interior alteration to remove and replace interior partitions, equipments & finishes; new 1-story attached addition in the backyard to the main building, converting a portion of an existing 2-story space to be a 1-story with crawl space, and renovation of the 1-story back garage. (occupancy group: r-5; construction type: iiia)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2023Complete
Sc 2019 cbrc: permit revision to permit #100947293, revision includes addition of mechanical penthouse, skylight replacing roof deck, remove roof deck spiral stair, all to existing, fully sprinklered, 3 story with basement bldg. per plans. current use is sfr, proposed use is sfr. elevator installation is separate approval from elev. bureau.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2023
Interior removal of non-load bearing partitions, drywall, finishes and m.e.p. systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on 101022131.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2023
Change of hvac contractors permit #100947293 to crew mechicanical.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2023Complete
Change of electrical contractor. existing permit number 100947293
- Permit - elevator equipment Feb 2023
Installation of (1) one ewg residential elevator, 950lbs capacity @ 40fpm, 5 stops, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. of buildings elevator bureau inspection.
- Permit - new construction Mar 2022Expired
Proposed 3 story sfr w/basement and roof deck, elevator, rear elevated terrace, and rear 2 car garage w/roof deck and fireplace, per plans.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jan 2022Complete
Wreck and remove a 3 story masonry multi unit residence
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2018Complete
Interior renovation to existing single family residence including rebuilding some interior walls, 2 new windows, new interior stair, new plumbing fixtures for 3 existing baths, ductwork revisions for existing furnace & electrical revisions including new downlights.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2011Complete
Repairs to existing 3 story open wood rear porch and existing roof deck on the top of the three story building to address violations at existing 3 story residential building as per plan
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
3,250 ft
Tingstol Co and 17 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
1,750 ft
Lincoln Elem School (1,750 ft), Mayer Elem School (1,800 ft), Lincoln Park High School (1,950 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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