2642 West Grand Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2642 West Grand Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 5 not closed, and 10 violations, 7 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 2642 West Grand Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2026Active
Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). landing: 58 square feet. landing not more than 6 feet above ground.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2022
Masonry repair work to correct violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2022
Tuckpoint to front facade(approx 250 sq ft).same as existing.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2017Complete
Rebuild two existing dormers same size and location and erect new addition to connect both dormers. interior and exterior rehab. in existing 1 1/2 story with basement single family residence as per plans. includes: architectural, electrical, plumbing and hvac.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2017Complete
Upgrade electrical service and repair existing electrical system.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2016Complete
Revision to permit #100526693 to construct a two story frame enclosed porch addition to the front of a 2 d.u three story building. structural changes to the floor plans as per architectural plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2014Complete
New front 2-story addition porch as per architectural plans.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2009
Deconvert existing basement space to storage in existing single family home. repair to correct violation. no electrical and no plumbing work.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2009Complete
Repair violations on hansen case id 195461 bueau of cons. violation el0018 el0019, nc2071 electrical only
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2009
Replace one bathroom sink on 1st floor. correct all plumbing viol's. subject to field inspection
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Metra, 2700 Block Of West Grand Ave. (300 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
1,550 ft
King Kold 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
1,900 ft
Chopin Elem School (1,900 ft), Chicago HS for the Arts (2,400 ft), YCCS-West Town Academy Alt HS (2,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.9 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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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.
- $71,673
- 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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- Two and three flat owners
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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.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
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