2237 North Cleveland Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2237 North Cleveland Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 7 not closed, and 6 violations, 1 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 2237 North Cleveland Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2023
Change of gc contractor on permit #100875845 to ms improvement group
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Mar 2023
Final reinstatement permit no 100875845, same owner and contractors, must continue work and request inspections no later than 10.16.2023
- Permit - easy permit process May 2021
Repairs to existing rooftop deck as originally permitted on 100256585; no changes in size or height. existing safety railngs and supporting piers to remain.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2020Expired
[self-certification project] renovations of an existing 2-story with basement residential sfr townhome, as per plans. no change in use. existing use to remain.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2017
Finish drywall; emergency roof repair: replace of roof members, provide new insulation and tpo membrane.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2016Complete
Self-cert: 300 sf second story masonry addition to existing single family residence, renovation work to be done at 1st floor, no work to basement. includes a new 500 sf masonry garage with roof deck to meet open space requirements, new steel stair and steel rear deck.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2016
Replace facia, exterior soffits, gutters and siding on sun room. replace windows in sun and laundry room. new wood railing on deck.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2016Complete
Replace gfi, light fixtures in laundry, kitchen and sunroom
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Oct 2008Complete
Wreck and remove a 1 story brick garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2008Complete
Erect 2-car masonry garage w/roof top deck as per architect plans and approved landmark plans - new brick to be common brick. garage door to have panels and windows. new mortar to match the brick in color and be the same joints profiles as the residence. no window replacement on the historic house or other work allowed
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2008
Repour existing cement bsmt floor as needed- all work same & location- all work same as existing; subject to field inspection
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2007Complete
200 amp 1 meter service
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: Metropolitan Rental Corporation, 525 West Arlington Place (1,350 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
5,200 ft
Midwest Zinc Corp Chicago Facility. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Halsted, Ann, House. 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
1,050 ft
Lincoln Elem School (1,050 ft), Lincoln Park High School (1,800 ft), Alcott Elem School (2,750 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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Chicago carries a full corporate economy at a price the coasts do not match. Neighborhoods are distinct and walkable, two and three flats are everywhere, and the Loop still sets the commute for finance, law and consulting.
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- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
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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.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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