2548-2552 East 79th Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2548-2552 East 79th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 20 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 2548-2552 East 79th 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 20 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2023Suspended
**electrical only permit**electrical only permit. service only. 1200amp service repair. replace vandalized service equipment. restore 1200amp service to building
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2022Complete
**electrical only permit**correct violations -remove exposed wiring, front of store on ceiling -install grounding conductor, install cover for open panel -install cover on outlet/junction boxes, front interior of store -remove exposed wiring at light fixture, rear area of store -support loose light fixture, east exterior -replace plastic em lights/exit signs with approved metal enclosure -remove electrical equipment installed without rough in inspection -install covers for open junction boxes, west exterior, basement -replace corroded conduits, equipment, cabinets, west exterior, basement -remove abandoned raceways, boxes, equipment in basement -cover exposed wiring in basement light fixtures -replace broken light fixtures, west exterior -install new light fixtures for basement areas, stairs, corridor -install grounding electrode conductor, water ground
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2021Expired
Build out existing ground floor spaces into beauty/barber shop. new partitions, upgrades to plumbing electrical and hvac systems. general repairs.(conditional permit subject to field inspections.)
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2018Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4025-75597 job # 95904583
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2018Complete
Installation of class-i fa system in a class c-3, type iiic day care. ck#4407; $150.00.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2017Complete
Interior build out for new daycare facility. trash enclosure was permitted under #100730066. **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2017
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 150 sqft, furnace (replacement only): qty 3, hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2015Complete
Remodel beauty salon. new plumbing, new electrical, new heating/cooling, new interior partitons per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2013Expired
Buildout of storefront for bebauty salon. replace two open wood rear porches.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2012Complete
Remove exposed bx, add 8 outlets and close junction box
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2008Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2006Complete
1200a service upgrade.(18)apartments,(7)commercial spaces.plan# 20869.install system 3 em.lights.plan# 20839.add circuits
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 79th Street Property, Inc., 2346 East 79th St. (1,350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,850 ft
Uss South Works. 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
Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch (1,550 ft), Excel Academy of South Shore (3,100 ft), Camelot Safe Academy School (3,150 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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