2754-2756 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2754-2756 West Chicago Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 14 permits, 7 not closed, and 11 violations, 4 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 2754-2756 West Chicago Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2026Complete
For permit 101065432: additional electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2026Complete
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. specific location: garage, hallway, breaker panel room.
- Permit - elevator equipment May 2026
New installation of one(1) 2100lb capacity, 4-floor, 150fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.
- Permit - new construction May 2025Active
Dds 2019 cbc: full building permit for 4 story 9 d.u. building, 1st floor retail, rooftop deck, rooftop stair enclosures, 9 car garage at 1st floor, balcony at 2nd/3rd/4th story, entire building sprinklered, elevator over-run as per plan (occupancy group r-2, m, s-2 type iiia construction). consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jul 2024Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence and a detached masonry garage
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2023
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 500 sqft
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2012Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 339-04335-01 resi
- Permit - easy permit process May 2010
Masonry repair work: rebuild parapet walls (approx 100 sq. ft.) and spot tuckpoint as needed (approx. 2000 sq. ft.). all work subject to field inspection.
- Permit - elevator equipment Feb 2010
Provide and install one (1) hydraulic telescopic 2500lb.cap, 125fpm, 5-stop passenger elevator. pursuant to plans submitted.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2009Complete
New 100 a 3 phase 1 meter service for elevator
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2009
Reinstatment of permit #10092603 to erect 6 dwelling unit building with 1st floor offices, 6 car garage trash enclouser and to change owner, and contractors.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2009
Rebuild top of parapet west wall (240 sq. ft) and tuckpointing as needed (600 sq. ft). no structural work, no grinding, and no power washing. all work same as existing.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Jpv Development Group, Inc., 829-853 North California Avenue (250 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,800 ft
3042 West Chicago Avenue. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
200 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
1,400 ft
Chicago HS for the Arts (1,400 ft), Chopin Elem School (2,150 ft), Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.0 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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