2468-2472 North Orchard Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2468-2472 North Orchard Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 9 not closed, and 4 violations, 4 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 2468-2472 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2026Active
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: revision to permit #101080585: new rear porch addition, elevator, roof deck and accessory 5 car garage for 4 units, existing type 3-a construction, non-sprinklered, r-2 & 1-story private garage type vb construction.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2026Active
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior remodel of existing 2-story, type iiia masonry and va frame, 34' ht., single-family residence with attic and basement including basement dig-down with underpinning, new (541) sq. ft., type va frame, 3rd floor addition, new (681) sq. ft., 2-story, type va frame, rear addition with roof deck, partial roof tear off, new rear raised patio, new (470) sq.ft., type va frame, 2-car, attached garage with roof deck, new concrete walk, new 6' ht. open metal fence with gate in front, and new 6' ht. solid wood fence with gate in sides and rear of property (occupancy group r-5; type va construction).
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2026Active
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alteration of an existing 4-story residential building, 4 units, existing type 3-a construction, non-sprinklered, r-2 & 1-story private garage type vb construction.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2026Active
Scope: nonstructural interior removal of cabinets, plaster and lath under 1000 sq ft, separate permit to cover all other work. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 2n.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2026Active
Scope: nonstructural interior removal of cabinets, plaster and lath under 1000 sq ft, separate permit to cover all other work. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 3s
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2021
Solar panel permit. erect a photovoltaic array on the roof
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2020Complete
Roof and rooftop decking replacement throughout, miscellaneous internal repairs of water damaged finishes, replacement of existing hvac condensers, new heat pump/dx cooling rooftop unit to and existing 3b/4 stories single family residence as per plans**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2011Complete
Upgrade 200a service to a 400a electrical service.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2011Complete
Relocate rooftop pergola utility enclosure as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2008
Revision to permit #100212072 to change mason contractor to bga construction.
- Permit - elevator equipment Feb 2008
Installation of one residential passenger elevator in a single family residence not to exceed (50) fifty feet in travel. installed inaccordance to plans submitted.750lbs. capacity, 5-stops, 4-front, 1-side
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2007
Garage
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
13 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lincoln Fullerton Reit Property, Llc, 2358 North Lincoln Avenue (1,000 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
4,300 ft
Tingstol Co 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
800 ft
Alcott Elem School (800 ft), Lincoln Elem School (1,300 ft), Lincoln Park High School (3,050 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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