2548-2558 North Clark Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2548-2558 North Clark Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 23 permits, 13 not closed, and 44 violations, 22 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 2548-2558 North Clark 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
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 22 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program May 2024Complete
Temporary structure: new installation. tent (enclosed sides) - business - 480 sq. ft. electrical work = no. non-sewer toilets: 0. install date: 5/4/2024; removal date: 10/31/2024.
- Permit - signs May 2023
Install a projection sign on esat side of building elevation ( oishi asian ramen hub logo)
- Permit - signs May 2023
Will install a set of channel letter on east side building elevation (oishi asian ramen & hub)
- Permit - signs Apr 2023
Will install a set of channel letter sign on east side building elevation ( toro japanese restaurant)
- Permit - signs Apr 2023
Install a projection sign on east side of building elevation. ( toro logo)
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2023Complete
Replace 2 exit signs install receptacle fasten conduit
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2022Expired
Interior remodeling of the existing 720sf space to a new carry out restaurant.
- Permit - signs Dec 2022
Install one set of internally illuminated channel letters sign to be mount on east side of building elevation( uni uni )
- Permit - signs Dec 2022
Install a projection sign to be mount on east side of building elevation.( uni uni projection sign)
- Permit - easy permit process May 2022
Revision to permit # 100947699 change of address from 2548 n. clark to 2550 n. clark.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2022Expired
Spr 2019 cbrc - interior build out for bubble tea shop; architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. current business to proposed business (small assembly with occ < 50) as per plans**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - signs Feb 2022
East elevation: 22' x 2'-8" non-illuminated pin mounted letters "maison parisienne french cafe"
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
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Metropolitan Rental Corporation, 525 West Arlington Place (900 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
5,100 ft
Culinary Foods Inc. 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
900 ft
Alcott Elem School (900 ft), Lincoln Elem School (1,800 ft), Lincoln Park High School (3,650 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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