2601 West Cermak Road, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2601 West Cermak Road have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 8 not closed, and 7 violations, 1 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 2601 West Cermak Road at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Permit - signs Mar 2026
Installing a new channel letter sign using existing access to connect the sign to the electric.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2026Active
Revision to #101073674, internal alterations, mep, and removal of access door of existing 1 story coin operated laundromat, per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2026Active
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: store area.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2025Complete
Self. cert. comm. - 2019 crbc - level 3: interior alterations to existing single story and existing parking lot to be restriped per attached plans. existing and planned occupancy type: b, business; construction type iib; czo 17-03-0207-nn.2 coin operated laundromat.
- Permit - signs Apr 2022
Panel change only on two sided, permanent, illuminated freestanding sign; north/east lot location; north/south facing text - little caesars
- Permit - signs Apr 2022
Installing one, new, permanent, illuminated wall sign; north elevation - little caesars
- Permit - signs Apr 2022
New, permanent, non-illuminated awning with text on three sides; east elevation - little caesars
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2021Complete
Interior remodeling and exterior improvements to an existing 1-story dt limited restaurant and parking lot, erect trash enclosure and 4ft height iron fencing as per plans.
- Permit – express permit program May 2019Complete
Add 3 circuits
- Permit - signs Aug 2010
Installation of 1 single faced interior illuminated building mounted wall display
- Permit - signs Apr 2010
Installation of (1) set of internally illuminated channel letters to be mounted to the front building elevation
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
14 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Little Village Car Wash, 2600 West Cermak Rd. (150 ft), open. 6 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,200 ft
Interior Crafts Inc and 10 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
750 ft
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch (750 ft), Finkl Elem School (1,250 ft), Hammond Elem School (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.5 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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- The building has commercial space on the ground floor. Ask about their hours, check where the ventilation or refrigeration units are, and what time deliveries happen in the morning.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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