2766-2770 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2766-2770 North Lincoln Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 33 permits, 17 not closed, and 60 violations, 46 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 2766-2770 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
17 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 46 open violations.
- Permit - signs Aug 2024
Non-illuminated blade sign; n/e elevation; n/s facing text; 5 sq/ft; 2 sq/ft of text.
- Permit - signs Aug 2024
Non-illuminated blade sign; n/e elevation; n/s facing text; 5 sq/ft; 2 sq/ft of text.
- Permit - signs Aug 2024
Awning with text; n/e elevation; 112 sq/ft; 8 sq/ft of text.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2024Complete
Low voltage work
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Complete
Revision to permit #101045574. to change of plumbing contractor.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Complete
Revision to permit no 101045574 to change plumbing contractor
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2024Complete
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alteration to first floor tenant space, demo 60% of existing act grid ceiling and replace with new grid ceiling, demo non-structural office partition walls and replace with new partition walls. new office doors. new millwork. new flooring and finishes throughout. new hot water heater at existing rest rooms, new single user rest room, new sink at staff room. new led lighting to replace all existing light fixtures. no modifications to the building structure or exterior walls. occupancy is group b business - autism behavior center. existing construction type: 2a
- Permit - signs Jun 2022
Awning with text; north/east elevation; pt solutions
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2021Expired
Repair existing west and south porch rails per dept of bldgs nov# 519no612802, dated 12/10/2019 on 3-story + bsmt, type v-a construction, occupancy group r-2 (3 dwelling units)
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2021Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 403975027 job # 111093819
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2021Complete
Low voltage data cabling
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2021Complete
2019 cbrc: self-cert - interior alterations to 1st floor for new physical therapy space as per plans. to include associated mep scope. (construction type: ib; occupancy: b-business)
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
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Evirons Lincoln Holdings, Llc, 2706 North Lincoln Avenue (550 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
1,000 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
1,000 ft
Harriet Tubman Elem School (1,000 ft), Prescott Elem School (3,150 ft), Mayer Elem School (3,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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