2344 North Lincoln Park West, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2344 North Lincoln Park West have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 23 permits, 17 not closed, and 38 violations, 18 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 2344 North Lincoln Park West at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
17 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2024Complete
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 6; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: south facade.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2022
Unit 202 only: replace plumbing fixtures and associated piping.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2020
East & west elevations and penthouse, tuckpointing 2000 sq ft.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2017
Total roof tear off.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2016
Patch concrete column, bean edge, patch top & underside of concrete slab, rout & seal designated concrete cracks at 2nd. & 3rd. floor rear balconies.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2015
All elevations, repair/replace 3 window lintels, tuckpoint 2000lf, repair/replace 100% window perimeter joints, r/r radial windows and 5th floor balustrade 57 stones only. all work sae
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2015
Masonry repair, repair lintels. tuckpointing. repair parapet wall. 800 sq. ft.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2015Complete
Self cert: interior alterations to condo unit #3 on the 3rd floor as per plans. existing use: condo. proposed: condo
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2015Complete
Replace existing cloth wire.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2015
Replace 15 windows for unit 3. all work same as existing
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2015
Replacement of plumbing fixtures with associated piping,same location,3 water closets,5 lavs,1 tub,3 showers.plumbing only,subject to field inspection.work in unit # 3.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2013
Tuckpointing and masonry repairs. replace sealant. no structural
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Metropolitan Rental Corporation, 525 West Arlington Place (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Belden Stratford Hotel. 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
2,050 ft
Lincoln Elem School (2,050 ft), Alcott Elem School (2,950 ft), Lincoln Park High School (3,100 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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- 45%
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More on North Lincoln Park West
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- 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.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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