2245 West Erie Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2245 West Erie Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 9 permits, 3 not closed, and 3 violations, 2 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 2245 West Erie Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2020Complete
200 amp over head service upgrade $3,150.00 1. remove existing 100 amp service and replace with a new 200 amp service. 2. furnish and install (1) 200 amp over head meter fitting, 2" rigid conduit service riser, and #3/0 awg thhn copper service entrance conductors. 3. furnish and instsall (1) cutler hammer brand br 200 amp 40 circuit panel. 4. furnish and install all new breakers and label them as to which circuits they feed. 5. furnish and installation new grounding that complies with current codes. this includes (2) ground rods and (1) water ground. 6. coordinate all permits, inspections, and paperwork with the city of chicago. 7. proposal does not include any permit fees or fees incurred by com ed. (none anticipated)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2015Complete
2-story addition to masonry, single family residence, includes interior alterations to existing plus architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and structural work per plans. current use: residential - proposed use: residential.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2015
Garage
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2014
Garage
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2012Complete
Change contractor name new electrical contractor is vip tech electric existing permit # 100434442
- Permit - new construction Apr 2012Complete
Erect frame single family residence (4a construction) with detached 2 car frame garage (4a construction) as per plan.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2008Complete
Interior alterations to all floor at existing single family masonry building , including new furnace, ductwork, hot water heater, and electrical wiring as per architect's plans,
- Permit - new construction Oct 2007Cancelled
Erect three story single family residence w/ foundation 2'-6" below grade (administrative relief provided for code section 18-13-132-100 per letter attached to drawings as part or permit set) construction type 3b, w/ two car detached garage and fence as per plans (conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit - new construction Feb 2006Complete
Two story single family residence w/ basement and detached garage. solid masonry construction type 3b. this is acond. permit subject to review on site. - loc = ; - bca15 = 20/0; - bca20 = 19/0; - applinc = 2/0; - svc1 = 2/120/240/1/3/200; - cdlvs1 = cable/0/1; - cdlvs2 = phone/0/1; - req-fire-alm = n; - req-em-sys = n; - req-maint = n; - resident = chicago corp. suites; - phone1 = (312)593-4100;
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pepper Construction, 417 West Chicago (1,400 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,750 ft
Milliken Design 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
350 ft
Mitchell Elem School (350 ft), Chopin Elem School (2,100 ft), Talcott Elem School (2,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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