2707 North Clark Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2707 North Clark Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 24 permits, 12 not closed, and 60 violations, 23 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 2707 North Clark Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 23 open violations.
- Permit - elevator equipment Mar 2026
Installation of one(1) 3500lb capacity, 7-floor, 200fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2026Active
Dds 2019 cbc: full building permit for alteration and addition of 5 story, 25 dwelling unit mixed-use building with retail and restaurant spaces at the ground floor and basement level. the existing building is 3-story, 50 single-room-occupancy unit mixed-use building with retail at the ground floor and basement. project includes an occupied roof deck, pergola, indoor trash storage and bike parking. no vehicular parking is included. (occupancy group a-2, m, r-2. type iiia construction). consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2025Active
Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of nonload bearing drywall and m.e.p. systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed upon issuance of 101074391.locations: 48 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement, first, second, third floor.
- Permit - signs Dec 2022
Install a projection sign on west building elevation. (happy lamb hot pot)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2022Complete
B1-2 interior alteration of an apparel store into a restaurant. associated architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2021Complete
Correction of violations as per hansen case id: 645753
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2017Complete
Fire alarm
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2017Complete
Jayne 131-44725-01 low voltage permit for low voltage camera system installation
- Permit - signs Jul 2017
Install a illuminated cabinet with push thru acrylic to read jayne on the west elevation
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2017Complete
Self-certification permit interior alterations - current use mercantile, 1 story; current occupancy classification class f mercantile unit. proposed use and occupancy classification are the same as current. new interior partitions, doors, ceiling, lighting, interior finishes. new and relocated power and data outlets. new pantry appliances and cabinets, modifications to existing mechanical distribution duct work, modifications to life safety alarm system and new furnishings.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2017Complete
Self-certification permit interior alterations - current use mercantile, 1 story; current occupancy classification class f mercantile unit. proposed use and occupancy classification are the same as current. work under this permit scope is limited to demolition of existing non-loadbearing partitions and finishes. the general scope of demolition work is selective removal of existing floor finishes, demolition of indicated partitions and portions of indicated partitions, demolition of power and data outlets and light switches at demolished partitions, removal of doors, frames and hardware at indicated locations, removal of ceiling finish and removal of light fixtures. existing hvac ductwork and existing hvac outlets to remain.
- Permit - signs Dec 2015
Channel letter wall sign facing west. switch is part of ul sign
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
17 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Oil Co., 801 West Diversey Pkwy. (1,450 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
4,500 ft
Culinary Foods Inc. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Covent Hotel. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
900 ft
Alcott Elem School (900 ft), Lincoln Elem School (2,650 ft), Harriet Tubman Elem School (3,250 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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