2857-2861 North Burling Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2857-2861 North Burling Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 5 not closed, and 14 violations, 6 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 2857-2861 North Burling Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2016Complete
Revision to permit #100601890 for interior renovation including change to the layout of non-load bearing walls and relocation of plumbing fixtures in the third floor.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2016
Revsion to permit # 100602997 to change plumbing contractor to marty bros inc
- Permit - easy permit process May 2016
Revision to permit # 100639793 to change plumbing contractor to trusty plumbing
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2016
Change gc to bayit builders for permit 100601890
- Permit - new construction Mar 2016Complete
New 3 story single family residence with basement, located at 2903 n. burling st
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2016Complete
Deconvert 2 du to sfr, erect 3-story rear addition with basement, masonry fence, rear patio with an outdoor fire pit and interior alteration for the exist. 3-story residential building with basement.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jan 2015Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2010Complete
Rebuilt two open frame porches per plan
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2010
Rebuild south & north elevation paraphet. rebuild 3 chimneys. spot tckpoint west & north elevations.
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2010
Repair porch( add hardware & raise railings) per violations per archiect's report & tuckpoint (appx 6 sq ft)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections (2857-61 n. burling)
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
14 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Oil Co., 801 West Diversey Pkwy. (850 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
3,450 ft
Culinary Foods Inc and 3 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
1,850 ft
Alcott Elem School (1,850 ft), Harriet Tubman Elem School (2,250 ft), Nettelhorst Elem School (2,650 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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