259 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 259 North Ravenswood Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 1 not closed, and 4 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 259 North Ravenswood Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2023Suspended
Partial interior renovation of existing framed single-family residential building. exteriorwork includes new siding and windows for the existing rear enclosed porch only and a new rear wood deck.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2018Complete
New front entry stairs to an existing single family residence
- Permit - new construction Aug 2013Complete
Erect a 2 story new construction frame home with basement and a detached 2 car garage with deck as per plans**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jul 2013Complete
Wreck and remove a single family residence and garage.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2013Complete
Replacing service entry cable
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2008Complete
Revision to permit 100173030 to install a 1-stop pneumatic elevator and roof top enclosure in an existing 1 story building.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2008Complete
Install voice, data, and security cabling for a one floor tenant. job#391-059
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2007Complete
Low voltage temperature control wiring
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2007Complete
Interior renovation, new roof and roof-mounted equipment, and window replacement in existing building per plans.condtional permit subject to field inspection.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2007Complete
Demolition of interior non-load bearing partitions. no structural, mechanical, or plumbing work. per plans submitted.
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: Grotens Metal Forming Systems Inc., 5454 North Wolcott (1,050 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
400 ft
Metalmasters 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
950 ft
Asian Human Srvcs-Passage Chrtr (950 ft), Peirce Elem Intl Studies School (2,050 ft), Senn High School (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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Chicago carries a full corporate economy at a price the coasts do not match. Neighborhoods are distinct and walkable, two and three flats are everywhere, and the Loop still sets the commute for finance, law and consulting.
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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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