2427-2429 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2427-2429 North Lincoln Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 28 permits, 14 not closed, and 42 violations, 19 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 2427-2429 North Lincoln Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 19 open violations.
- Permit - signs Apr 2025
Double faced, illuminated, projecting, blade wall sign; s/w elevation; n/e & s/w facing text
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2025Complete
For permit 101045065: replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit - elevator equipment Dec 2024
Installation of one (1) 1400lb.cap, 30 fpm, savaria orion-mrl limited use limited application passenger elevator. pursuant to the plans submitted.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2024Suspended
Dds 2019 cbrc: interior alterations and new 2 story with basement and electrical penthouse addition to existing commercial space for a new restaurant. architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work as per plans. iiia construction, occupancy - a-2. consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2019
Tuckpointing area 30'x 45', 6'x 50' & roof int parapet (tuckpointing only) & replace brick where necessary
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2019Complete
Victory gardens theater - 332-50459-04 - low voltage permit for low voltage burglar alarm installation; interior work only
- Permit - signs Jul 2019
Internally lit double sided projected sign on west elevation
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2019
Replace existing hoods
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2019Complete
Replacement of light fixtures in dining and kitchen area of existing restaurant
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2019
Refinish existing restrooms; all work same as existing; redecorating seating area, replace damaged front windows
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2015
Replace the existing rooftop unit with one allied 10 ton rooftop unit, self contained, air cooled, r410a, located on the roof.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2015
Replace roof-top unit for heating and cooling.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lincoln Fullerton Reit Property, Llc, 2358 North Lincoln Avenue (650 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,450 ft
Tingstol Co and 9 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
50 ft
Biograph Theater 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
1,500 ft
Lincoln Elem School (1,500 ft), Alcott Elem School (1,550 ft), Mayer Elem School (2,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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