2638 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2638 North Lincoln Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 19 permits, 6 not closed, and 13 violations, 5 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 2638 North Lincoln Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2026Active
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 2 interior common areas, basement and first floor of the pub.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2025Active
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 5 . lighting outlets: 5. specific location: first floor.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2019
Hot water heater (replacement only) in basment : qty 1; subject to field inspections
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2017Complete
Installation of low voltage security system. interior work only. customer# 203075731. job# 92234099.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2016Complete
Replace existing catwalk with new on (3) story masonry building, per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2015Complete
Porch replacement from wood to metal as per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2014Complete
Wiring for electrical equipment originally installed without permit. install public panel and meter ensure every unit is fed properly from its own panel. close off junction boxes, knock out fillers and get rid of unused conduit throughout basement
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2014Complete
Install 2 services , 400a -110/220 v- 3 phase - 4 wire and 200a -110/220 v- 1 phase - 3 wire
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2014Complete
Interior alteration (3) story building with 2 d.u. and restaurant on 1st floor (fire damaged), per plans
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2014Complete
Repair electrical wiring due to small fire
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2014Complete
Repull 2 set of feeders from basement meters to unit panels due to fire damage.
- Permit – express permit program May 2013Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 329-16339-01 sm busi
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 (650 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
2,200 ft
Culinary Foods Inc and 13 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
1,550 ft
Harriet Tubman Elem School (1,550 ft), Alcott Elem School (2,500 ft), Mayer Elem School (2,600 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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- 45%
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