2403-2407 North Orchard Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2403-2407 North Orchard Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 8 permits, 5 not closed, and 20 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 2403-2407 North Orchard Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2024Expired
Sc 2019 cbc: expand existing terrace over existing attached rear carport with porcelain pavers, and add new pergola, trellis, guardrails, and cabinetry at existing sfr (occupancy type r-5, type 5a construction). no change to occupancy or egress.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2022Complete
Remove and replace existing rear wood porch and stairs as per plan. same size and location as existing.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2017
Rebuild south and west parapet walls (55 lf); repairs only to roof; remove and replace copper roof on bay window. all work same as existing. no structural work. subject to field inspections.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2013Complete
Interior and exterior rehab to an existing hystorical residence and deconvert from 2 d.u. to s.f.r. including electrical, mechanical & plumbing work. and new attached garage. all work to be done per plans.**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2013
Remove all interior drywall at partitions of existing 2 story single family residence, removal of non-loading walls only (permit # 100458104 is in process for interior buildout)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2007Complete
Replace [2] - 3 story open porches.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2006
Remove / replace 5/8" drywall as needed, interior doors, floors, new overhead cabinets, tiles. all work same as existing. all work subject to field inspection.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2006
Remove vinyl siding & retain wood sidings.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lincoln Fullerton Reit Property, Llc, 2358 North Lincoln Avenue (650 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
4,400 ft
Tingstol Co and 4 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
650 ft
Lincoln Elem School (650 ft), Alcott Elem School (1,400 ft), Lincoln Park High School (2,350 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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