2620 North Racine Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2620 North Racine Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 16 permits, 3 not closed, and 5 violations.
- 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 2620 North Racine Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Permit - new construction Aug 2026Active
Sc 2019 cbrc. erect a 3 story type iiia two dwelling unit masonry building with a basement, a rear 3 story porch and stair, an occupiable roof deck above the 3rd floor with a stair enclosure and pergola. a new rear detached 2 car garage with a roof deck, access stair and pergola, as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2020
Revision to permit no. 100881803: for alt code approval to use schedule 40 pipes & fittings for below & above grade installation of drain waste & vents
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Sep 2020Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence and a detached frame garage
- Permit - new construction Sep 2020Complete
Erect a 3 story, 3 dwelling unit masonry building with basement and a one story 3 car masonry garage, as per plans.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2018Complete
Self certification: rooftop deck design with proposed proposed rooftop trellis and trellis walls on top of an existing masonry type iiib building as per plans. the existing roof of the building is to remain as is. the deck is occupied by the 4th floor condo owner only.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2018
Repairs and replace drywall to fire and water damage on 4 unit premises only.also plumbing fixture replacement. work subject to field inspection.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2018Complete
Dedicated circuits for microwaves at kitchen island for second floor units . replace recessed lights trims, outlets , switches and light fixtures in living/ kitchen area
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2017Complete
The current use/occupancy classification of the building is r-2. it is a four-story condominium building with perimeter bearing masonry walls and wood trusses supporting the roofing assembly. damaged trusses will be removed and replaced (approximately 50% of system) and the entire roofing system will be replaced. the proposed use/occupancy classification will be unmodified from its original classification.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2011Complete
Deconvert exisitng 2du to a single family residence as per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2010Complete
Installation of a low voltage security alarm system job # 326-49813-01 jared vegosen apt 1s adt gary guidi sales rep
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2007Complete
Install low voltage alarm system
- Permit - new construction Nov 2006Complete
Erect 4 story masonry 7 du's building w/ basement, and detached and attached garage as per plans
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Evirons Lincoln Holdings, Llc, 2706 North Lincoln Avenue (800 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
1,800 ft
Tingstol Co and 17 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
1,850 ft
Harriet Tubman Elem School (1,850 ft), Mayer Elem School (2,500 ft), Prescott Elem School (2,850 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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Who lives and works in Chicago
Trading floors, logistics and the deepest architecture stock in America
Chicago carries a full corporate economy at a price the coasts do not match. Neighborhoods are distinct and walkable, two and three flats are everywhere, and the Loop still sets the commute for finance, law and consulting.
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- median household income
- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
- households that own their home
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CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines
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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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