2617 North Seminary Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2617 North Seminary Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 4 not closed, and 12 violations, 12 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 2617 North Seminary Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2022Expired
Sc 2019 cbrc: new steel pergola per architectural plans. previous rooftop garage permit #100789937 issued 11/14/2018. 6 du / r-2 **no electrical work in scope per plans**
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2020Complete
Install 3" conduit on the garage wall
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2020
Plumbing only: emergency repair -plumbing leak from cold water supply in mech room; subject to field inspections
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2019Complete
Provide cable and data installation
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2019
Revision to permit#100789937 alternative code approval:use pvc pipes and fittings for drains and vents. pvc will be located above and below grade and used ext. and int. plumbing . 2615-17 n. seminary
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Nov 2018Complete
Wreck and remove a two story frame residence and a detached frame garage
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Nov 2018Complete
Wreck and remove a two story frame multi unit residence and a detched frame garage
- Permit - new construction Nov 2018Expired
Erect a 3 story iiib masonry 6 dwelling unit building with basement front balconies ,private roof deck and detached 6 car garage with roof deck per plans
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2006Complete
Install low voltage burglar alarm check # 8857
- Permit - new construction Sep 2006Complete
Erect new single family with basement as per plans
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jun 2006Complete
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2006Complete
Second floor addition and interior alterations to existing single family residence per arch. plans. new 2 car garage.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Evirons Lincoln Holdings, Llc, 2706 North Lincoln Avenue (600 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
2,150 ft
Culinary Foods Inc and 16 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
1,600 ft
Harriet Tubman Elem School (1,600 ft), Mayer Elem School (2,500 ft), Alcott Elem School (2,700 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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