2650 North Racine Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2650 North Racine Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 6 not closed, and 16 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 2650 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2026Complete
Spr 2019 cbc erect pergola on an existing garage rooftop deck.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2025Complete
Scope: roof replacement. area: 1200 sq. ft. roof covering: asphalt shingles. location: re-roof. il roofing contractor license: 104016659.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2024Expired
Spr 2019 cbc. new steel/ wood pergola over existing private rooftop deck to unit #3 at existing 3 story, 3 dweling unit brick building. all work as per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2023Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 404563113 job # 117653786
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2022
Revision to change of plumbing contractor permit #100936286 to tomas jastrzebski oba tom plumbing.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Oct 2021Complete
Wreck and remove a 3 story frame multi unit residence and a detached frame garage
- Permit - new construction Sep 2021Expired
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 3 story 3 d.u. with basement, rear balcony with stair at 1st story, rear stair at 2nd/3rd stories, front balcony at 2nd/3rd stories, rooftop deck, trellis, rooftop stair enclosure, detached 3 car garage with rooftop deck (occupancy group r-5, type va construction).
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2020Complete
1st floor remodel, 2nd floor master suite remodel, replacement of efis facade with masonry facade, new exterior front stairs.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2020
Doors (replacement only): qty 1
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2019
Windows (replacement only): qty 2, doors (replacement only): qty 2
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2018
Change plumbing contractor to kawula plumbing for 100691380
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Apr 2017Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and 1 story detached frame 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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Evirons Lincoln Holdings, Llc, 2706 North Lincoln Avenue (650 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
1,500 ft
Culinary Foods Inc 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
1,600 ft
Harriet Tubman Elem School (1,600 ft), Mayer Elem School (2,800 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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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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- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
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