2608-2610 South Tripp Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2608-2610 South Tripp Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 violations, 25 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 South Tripp Avenue 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 25 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2026Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 sq. ft., lintel qty. 14, max. length 9. parapet rebuilding: 400 sq. ft. location: north & east elevations.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2023Complete
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 6, max. length 6. location: exterior 1st floor commercial and 2nd amd 3rd fl.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2021Expired
Spr 2019 cbc, existing rear porch to be replaced, same footprint as per plans ( 2607-11 s tripp ave )
- Permit - signs Feb 2021
Metro by t-mobile - wall sign - (s tripp ave elevation) - 2'-4"h x 17'-7"w (41 sqft)
- Permit - signs Feb 2021
Metro by t-mobile - wall sign - (w 26th st elevation) - 2'-4"h x 17'-7"w (41 sqft)
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2018
Legalize existing rear sheet metal and iron gate cut to 6'0" l ft as per code
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2018Complete
Existing one story brick and block (3b type) auto repair garage; replace garage door lintel & storefront windows. all work to be performed on the 26th st facade as per plans - no residential units
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2016
Correct masonry per building violations (no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
- Permit - signs Oct 2015
Led illuminated wall sign on west elevation with 50 square feet of text.
- Permit - signs Oct 2015
Led illuminated wall sign on north elevation with 50 square feet of text.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2009Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 130-50311-01
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2009
Work to 1st floor only- west side store only- replace 20 sheets of drywall.- all work same as existing; (electrical permit on file 100301107) subject to field inspections (4427 w. 26th st) (
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Valloor Inc, 4257 West 26th Street (200 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
1,350 ft
Briskin Manufacturing Inc and 14 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
700 ft
Corkery Elem School (700 ft), Zapata Elem Academy (1,600 ft), Whitney Elem School (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.1 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
FAA large-hub airports
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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