2608-2610 North Orchard Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2608-2610 North Orchard Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 16 permits, 4 not closed, and 14 violations, 6 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 2608-2610 North Orchard 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. 6 open violations.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jul 2026Complete
Wrfeck and remove a 2 story frame residence
- Permit - new construction Mar 2026Active
Self-cert 2019 cbc: new construction of a (1,407) sq. ft., 3-story, type va frame, 37' ht., 2-unit residence with (626) sq. ft. roof deck, (488) sq. ft. rear composite deck with metal railings and stair, new metal landing, and removal of existing parkway tree (occupancy group r-5; type va construction).
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2024Complete
Remove & replace exist. porch
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2024Suspended
Work to front building only: repair existing 3 story wood rear porch (replace treads, railings and decking. add additional hardware)- all work same as existing
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2024Complete
Revision to permit #101027357.to change of others
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Aug 2023
Reinstate # 100770274 & change plumbing contractor to lister plumbing llc -, must begin work and request inspections no later than 10.16.2023
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2020Complete
Replace damaged 100a panel with new. update cold water ground. replace aluminium feeders with copper.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2020
Fences: 140ft in x 6ft 0in: qty 1
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2019Complete
Interior renovation of existing 4 story 4du class a-2 residential type 4a frame construction bldg including m,e,p. all work as per plans. seperate permit for interior renovations of rear 2 story 3du coach house n.i.c under bldg app#100770274interior renovation of existing 4 story 4du class a-2 residential type 4a frame construction bldg including m,e,p. all work as per plans. seperate permit for interior renovations of rear 2 story 3du coach house n.i.c under bldg app#100770274
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2019Complete
Interior renovation of existing 2 story 3 du rear bldg to include m.e.p per plans seperate permit front 4 story 4 du bldg interior renovations n.i.c under permit app# 100765152 **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2016Complete
Existing 3 story frame residential rear coach s.f.h. - replace existing 3rd floor frame dormer w/new same as existing -
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2014Complete
Repair existing 1-story open wood porch #1 at front.replace existing 3-story open wood porch #2 at rear (same size and location).replace existing 2-story open wood porch #3 at rear (same size and location). this is to existing multi-family residence.
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
14 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Oil Co., 801 West Diversey Pkwy. (1,350 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,050 ft
Culinary Foods Inc and 3 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
250 ft
Alcott Elem School (250 ft), Lincoln Elem School (1,950 ft), Harriet Tubman Elem School (2,900 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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