2617 South Karlov Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2617 South Karlov Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 9 permits, 3 not closed, and 12 violations, 11 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 South Karlov 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2026Active
Spr 2019 cbc: interior remodeling and alterations, remove and replace rear open wood landing and stairs to the 2nd floor to an existing 2 story 2 d.u. frame residential building with attic as per plans (2nd floor apartment is duplexed with attic).
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2026Active
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 16 circuits. receptacle outlets: 16 . lighting outlets: 12. specific location: 1 and 2nd floors.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2022
Patch/repair and replace existing drywall. replace existing cabinets and trim. install new insulation.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2021Complete
Service upgrade to 200amps, add this d meter for public, repair and replace electrical wiring to correct violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2018Complete
Total renovation of 2 dwelling unit building to resolve violations, deconvert existing finished basement to unfinished space, repair concrete stair, infill openings with masonry per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2017Complete
200 amp service, 3 m3ters, 3 panels. update outlets switches and lighting.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2016Complete
Address building code corrections and fire damage renovation to comply with the city of chicago building codes. current and proposed use/occupancy classification is a-2
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2016Complete
Install a (3) meter 200a service. install wiring for devices and fixtures. install intercom
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2015Complete
Install new 200 amp electric service with two 100 amp meters, only.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Public Building Commission Of Chicago, 2708 South Pulaski Road (850 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
2,000 ft
Briskin Manufacturing Inc and 12 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
1,350 ft
Whitney Elem School (1,350 ft), Corkery Elem School (1,650 ft), Little Village Elem School (2,500 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
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