234 North Leclaire Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 234 North Leclaire Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 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 234 North Leclaire 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2026Active
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 3'-0' ' (length). location: back of the property.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2023
Revision to permit # 100883213 to change gc to r.z. services inc
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2021Complete
Add 10 circuits to existing panel.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2021Complete
Update to original electrical permit #100899769
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2021Complete
Interior remodeling to exist 2 dwelling unit w/bsmt, rear yard addition and rebuild front porch as existing, and new 2 car garage per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2020Complete
New 200 amp service. new outlets, switches, fixtures and wiring.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2020
Repair existing interior stairs and cabinets, replace drywall on ceiling and walls, replace flooring, tile, doors, trim baseboards only; replace plumbing fixtures and associated piping in two dwelling units (no alterations)
- Permit - easy permit process May 2019
Garage with patio roof cover 18'wide x 6'deep
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2013Complete
Construct new rear porch to a two du. residence per architects plans
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2006
Porch repairs to address violations per approved structual report from dept. of buildings.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Certified Alignment, 5223 West Lake St. (1,100 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 ft
167 N Cicero Ave and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,550 ft
Ace Foundry Co and 6 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
700 ft
Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch (700 ft), Moving Everest Charter School (1,300 ft), Austin College and Career Acad HS (2,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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