2425 West Erie Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2425 West Erie Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 9 permits, 4 not closed, and 35 violations, 15 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 2425 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2026Active
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing kitchen with reconfiguration of plumbing and electrical for new kithcen layout, no other work.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), first-floor kitchen.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2025Complete
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 6 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: garage rooftop.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2025Active
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 6 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: garage rooftop.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2025Suspended
Proposed 2nd story deck, 2 story rear stairs connecting to proposed roof deck on existing garage and pergola serving an existing 2 story sfr, per plans. variation #3-24-z approved 02.21.2024.*conditional permit suject to field inspections**
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2012Complete
Low voltage , cable , phone, speakers
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Dec 2011Complete
Wreck & remove 3 story frame building & 2-car garage
- Permit - new construction Nov 2011Complete
Erect two story single family residence + detached 2 car garage as per plan
- Permit - elevator equipment Jun 2007
Install one hydraulic passenger elevator as per plans
- Permit - new construction Jan 2006Complete
Erect 4-story, 9 unit bldg with trash enclosure & fencing as per plans.
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
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pepper Construction, 417 West Chicago (1,100 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
2,300 ft
Milliken Design and 16 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
1,300 ft
Mitchell Elem School (1,300 ft), Chopin Elem School (1,600 ft), Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps (2,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.0 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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- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
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