246 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 246 South Ashland Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 16 permits, 13 not closed, and 41 violations, 3 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 246 South Ashland Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Permit - signs Apr 2026
76 gas station canopy pricer - south east
- Permit - signs Apr 2026
Installing 76 gas station logo on the north east side of the canopy
- Permit - signs Apr 2026
76 gas station price sign - pricers face change
- Permit - signs Apr 2026
76 gas station canopy sign - south east side
- Permit - signs Apr 2026
76 gas station price sign logo installation
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2025Active
Spr 2019 cbrc: nonstructural interior demolition, including removal of business fixtures. expansion of existing business within existing 1 story building per plans(occupancy group m - retail; type iib construction) **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - signs Sep 2023
Remove amstar i.d. sign and install mobil i.d. sign.
- Permit - signs Sep 2023
Remove and replace electronic price sign.
- Permit - signs Sep 2023
Remove and install imprint sign.
- Permit - signs Jul 2023
Remove the amstar logos and letters and install two new one on the south east side and one on the north east side of canopy per plans
- Permit - signs Jul 2023
Remove the amstar logos and letters and install two new one on the south east side and one on the north east side of canopy per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2021
Doors (replacement only): qty 5
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Desmond Konadu, 9131 South Ashland (1,050 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,950 ft
9200 S Vanderpoel. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,600 ft
Witco Corp Allied Kelite Div and 2 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
2,250 ft
Fort Dearborn Elem School (2,250 ft), Foster Park Elem School (3,300 ft), Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr (3,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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