2527-2531 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2527-2531 North Sheffield Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 14 permits, 12 not closed, and 25 violations, 2 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 2527-2531 North Sheffield Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Permit - elevator equipment Feb 2024
Modernization of (1) one hydraulic passenger elevator (north car), 2100lbs capacity, 5 floors, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev016193).
- Permit - easy permit process May 2022
Tear off and replace roof (remove rooftop decks - no reinstallation allowed without building permit/plans)
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2019
Plumbing only, replace domescic water booster system in basement.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2011
Work to condo unit 4f: reconfigure kitchen by relocation sink 5' ft. cabinets
- Permit – express permit program May 2010Complete
Installation of a low voltage security alarm system in unit #4c barry howard job 326-50322 adt sales rep mark jelinek
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2009Complete
Install low voltage burglar alarm.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2007
Unit 2g all work subject to field inspection : remove and replace kitchen cabinets, kitchen sink, toilet, bathroom sink, bathtub, patch drywall and associated electrical. all work same as existing.
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2006
Replace doors, ceramic tiles, kitchen cabinets, drywall 5/8" gyp bd. with electrical repairs, work to be done in unit 4b only. all work same as existing, same size and location. no plumbing work covered with this permit.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2006
Repair and replace drywall, windows and door same size and location. minor electrical and (4) plumbing fixtures only to unit #1b. all work same as existing. electrical new outlets and switches per code. all work subject to field inspection.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2006
General repairs to unit 2b to include: remove and replace drywall, windows, and doors with minor electrical and plumbing work. all work same as existing, all work to be done in unit 2b only.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2006
Repairs to unit 4g: remove and replace drywall 5/8", window and doors. to include minor electrical and plumbing. all works same as existing. same size and location.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2006
General repairs to unit 3d to include: remove and replace drywall, windows and doors with minor electrical and plumbing work. all work same as existing.work in unit # 3d.
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Evirons Lincoln Holdings, Llc, 2706 North Lincoln Avenue (1,400 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
2,600 ft
Tingstol Co and 13 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
2,100 ft
Alcott Elem School (2,100 ft), Mayer Elem School (2,250 ft), Harriet Tubman Elem School (2,250 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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