2802 South Karlov Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2802 South Karlov Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 42 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 2802 South Karlov 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. 42 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2021
Repair (8) windows lintels(all under 6')with flashing,weep holes,spot tuckpointing - no structural work - 350 sqft
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2020
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 900 sqft
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2017Complete
Install microphone on building. tapping into existing 110 volts. installing low voltage wire. installing 110v ac in conduit to power supply. extend low voltage from power supply to microphone sensor. this is a no fee permit per city ordinance, no fee waiver.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Dec 2016
Reinstatement of permit #100332951 for 100% of the original cost + a $50 processing fee. change general contractor to amero building restoration. ventilation contrator to lhm hvac inc. & plumber to service pros, inc.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2016Complete
Change of contractor from 100332951 to chavez electric
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2016
Tuck point (2000 sqft) and rebuild a parapet wall. 19 new lintels (no lintels over 6') all work same as existing. no work over public way.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2014
Repair top parapet wall 168 sq. ft., rebuild chimney 10' from top, replace 14 steel lintels 5' long, spot tuckpointing 300 sq. ft.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2013Complete
Renovation of existing retail unit #2 of an existing 1-story masonry building. work to include removing and replacing interior finishes, mechanical unit, electrical power and lighting and removing and replacing 6 plumbing fixtures, as per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2011Complete
Deconvert a 3 d.u. to 2 d.u. by annexing 2nd and 3rd floor apartments and dormer south side of 3rd floor as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2011
Erect a new 9 x 16 masonry tool shed attached to garagew with 3' x 7' door. erect wrought iron fence with vehicle gate & a 6' x 27' wood fence with gate. 1 wood gate 6 ft. tall with 25 ln. ft.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2009Complete
Replace old 200 amp 120/240v service with new 400amp 120/240v service.plan# 22047
- Permit - easy permit process May 2007
Erect a detached block garage 20 x 22 x 12 with 2 sq. ft. roof vents. alley drive.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Public Building Commission Of Chicago, 2708 South Pulaski Road (950 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
2,200 ft
Northwestern Plating Works Inc and 10 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
500 ft
Whitney Elem School (500 ft), Zapata Elem Academy (2,250 ft), Corkery Elem School (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
3.9 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
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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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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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