2260 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2260 South Wentworth Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 18 permits, 8 not closed, and 14 violations, 14 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 2260 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- Permit - new construction Feb 2026Active
Permit expires on 04/18/2026 erection starts: 3/1/2026, erection ends: 3/1/2026. self cert. cbc 2019. reinstatement of 2022 permit 100956698 for the 2026 chinatown lunar parade stage on march 1, 2026. set-up march 1 and takedown is march 1, 2026. same 1-24x20 sl-100 mobile stage with wings. chicago special events management.
- Permit - new construction Jul 2025Suspended
Permit expires on 09/11/2025 erection starts: 7/26/2025, erection ends: 7/27/2025. self cert. cbc2019 - reinstatement of 2023 permit 101023733 for the 2025 chinatown summer fair stage. same 1-20x24 sl-100 mobile stage with wings. csem
- Permit - new construction Jul 2024Expired
Permit expires on 09/12/2024 erection starts: 7/27/2024, erection ends: 7/28/2024. self cert. cbc2019 - reinstatement of 2023 permit 101023733 for the 2024 chinatown summer fair stage. same 1-20x24 sl-100 mobile stage with wings. csem
- Permit - new construction Jul 2023Complete
Permit expires on 09/13/2023 erection starts: 7/28/2023, erection ends: 7/30/2023. self cert. 2023 chinatown summer fair stage. 1-20x24 sl-100 mobile stage with wings. csem
- Permit - new construction Jul 2022Complete
Permit expires on 09/18/2022 erection starts: 7/29/2022, erection ends: 7/31/2022. self cert. 2022 chinatown summer fair stage. 1-20x16 sl-75 mobile stage with wings. csem **** self certification **** conditional approval **** subject to field inspection **** aor certificate of inspection required *****
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2022
2262 s. wentworth: remove/replace all ceiling tiles at same size and location. patch and paint all walls where necessary. replace all floor tiles for entire store.
- Permit - new construction Jul 2021Complete
Permit expires on 09/22/2021 erection starts: 7/31/2021, erection ends: 8/1/2021. self cert. reinstatement of 2016 permit 100659263 - same stage for the 2021 chinatown summer fair. 1-24x20 sl-100 mobile stage. chicago special events management. **** self certification **** conditional approval **** subject to field inspection **** aor certificate of inspection required ****
- Permit - new construction Jul 2019Complete
Permit expires on 09/17/2019 erection starts: 7/21/2019, erection ends: 7/21/2019. self cert - 2019 annual chinatown summer fair stage. reinstatement of 2016 permit 100659263. same 1-20x24 mobile stage. chicago special events management. **** self certification **** conditional approval **** subject to field inspection **** aor certificaqte of inspection required ****
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2018
Remove exit sign at southwest kitchen door. install handrails to basement and south panel and install 5/8" type x drywall (1hr fire rating). repair rear southwest wood stairs to basement.
- Permit - new construction Jul 2018Complete
Permit expires on 09/11/2018 erection starts: 7/15/2018, erection ends: 7/15/2018. 2018 annual chinatown summer fair stage. reinstatement of 2016 permit 100659263. same 1-20x24 mobile stage. chicago special events management.****conditional approval****subject to field inspection****aor certificate of inspection required****
- Permit - new construction Jul 2017Complete
Permit expires on 09/11/2017 erection starts: 07/16/2017, erection ends: 07/17/2017. mcdonalds chinatown summer fair stage. reinstatements of 2016 permit 100659263. 1-20x24 mobile stage. chicago special events management
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2017Complete
Install new 3 phase (400 amp) service; replace existing 200 amp; replace phase service
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 (950 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,150 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
2,000 ft
Allied Metal Co and 11 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
500 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
650 ft
Haines Elem School (650 ft), National Teachers Elem Academy (950 ft), Graham R Training Center (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.6 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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- 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.
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