2832 West Cermak Road, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2832 West Cermak Road have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 19 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 34 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 2832 West Cermak Road at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 34 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2023
Change of gc contractor to art building group inc,(electrical has to be done on line by your electricain,plumber contractor tojc construction & plumbing,hvac contractor to energy air solutions,inc mason contractor to j & v building restoration.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2023
Revision to permit#100949833 change general contractor to art building group inc. ,electrical to ak electric, inc., hvac contractor to energy air solutions inc., mason contractor to j&v building restoration corp and plumbing contractor to j.c. construction and plumbing co.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2023Complete
Interior buildout in existing commercial space 1,851sf and remodel of 4 existing residential apartment units 7,752sf total. work includes new mechanical, electrica and plumbing work throughout.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2023
Interior removal of 800 sq ft of non-load bearing walls and m.e.p. systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on 100949833 - no structural work, no other work...subject to field inspections
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2022Expired
Interior buildout of existing 1,5851 sf commercial space. space will be an expansion of existing restaurant on east side of building. work includes demolition of existing partitions, new mens and womens toilet, new bar and mechanical system. new parking stall, new trash enclosure and new 6'-0" fence and gate.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2018Complete
Deconversion of non conforming dining area in basement. work includes removal of lattice wood ceiling and replace with 5/8" type x gyp bd. ceiling, install carbon monoxide detectors throughout, provide 1 hour rated enclosure at heating plant, provide b label door at heating plant room, replace missing floor joist at southwest corner, rehang existing gate to swing in direction of egress and remove non permited stair access to basement.(conditional permit subject to field inspections.)
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2018Complete
Relocate existing conduit in basement
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2016Complete
Self cert - replace existing wood porch with new 2-stories steel and wood porch as per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2014Complete
De-convert & remove all partitions and work done without permit & legalize all work to remain - interior framing, windows framig, interior wood stair case, floor repairs, address masonry violations - all work as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2014
Rebuild chimney and part of east parapet wall. spot tuckpoint 200 sq. ft.
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2014
Permit for existing iron fence gate fence 7' tall with 23 ln. ft.
- Permit - signs Jan 2014
Non illuminated awning above business front
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Little Village Car Wash, 2600 West Cermak Rd. (1,550 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
2,250 ft
Interior Crafts Inc and 8 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
250 ft
Hammond Elem School (250 ft), YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS (1,000 ft), Telpochcalli Elem School (1,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.3 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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