2456-2458 North Racine Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2456-2458 North Racine Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 4 not closed, and 15 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 2456-2458 North Racine Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2026Complete
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. 9: residential units; 3 stories
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2026Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1350 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: east & south 60' lft masonry lintel repair/paint.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2024Expired
The work includes the interior remodeling / new front door on the first floor commercial space of an existing 3-story, mixed use masonry building. no change in zoning - rt-4
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2023Complete
Install 2 exit signs, 2 emergency lights, 2 three way switches and 2 receptacles in office space
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2023Complete
-installing (2) 50 amp ev circuits to detached garage, one for two different tenants
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2018
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 2200 sqft
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2014Complete
Remove and replace rear open wood porch, same as existing; all work done as per architectural plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2010
Replace 14 lintels (4-6' long) tuckpoint (appx 2000 sq ft) & replace 220 bricks (no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspection
- Permit - new construction Nov 2008Complete
Revision to permit for 5 unit masonry building to change dimensions of detached garage and to add garage roof deck
- Permit - new construction Sep 2007Complete
Erect a four story brick five dwelling units with basement and detached brick garage as per plans
- Permit - wrecking/demolition May 2007Complete
Wreck and remove a single family residence.
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
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Dan Melk Development, 1320 West Fullerton Ave. (1,050 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,150 ft
Tingstol Co and 21 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
1,550 ft
Mayer Elem School (1,550 ft), Harriet Tubman Elem School (2,700 ft), Prescott Elem School (2,950 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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