2862 North Clark Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2862 North Clark Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 19 permits, 17 not closed, and 45 violations, 33 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 2862 North Clark Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
17 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 33 open violations.
- Permit - elevator equipment Nov 2023
Modernization of one(1) 2500lb capacity, 5-floor, 150fpm, hydraulic, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev016465)
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Nov 2023
Reinstate permit no 100933055, must begin work and or request inspections no later than 03.24.2024
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2021Expired
Wood bow string struss repair. existing zoning b3-2 to remain b3-2. no changes in area
- Permit - signs Apr 2021
East - existing pole sign - sign cabinet 10' x 10' - oah of pole is 28'-10" - proposed panels will read " upscale resale - sinai resale shop"
- Permit - signs Apr 2021
East - existing pole sign - secondary sign cabinet 10' x 6' "art, books, jewlery, antiques, furniture, clothing, housewars, electronics, collectables, designer appareal"
- Permit - signs Jan 2021
East elevation: existing 22'-4" x 3'-3" awning with graphics "donate shop volunteer" (graphics 5" x 10' = 5 sq. ft.)
- Permit - signs Jan 2021
East elevation: existing 13'-4" x 5'-2" awning with graphics "mt. sinai resale shop - 2902 n. clark - 773-935-1434"
- Permit - signs Jan 2021
North elevation: existing (3 of 3) 3' x 4' parking lot sign " parking for mt. sinai resale shop customer parking only"
- Permit - signs Jan 2021
East elevation: existing 21'-8" x 3'-3" awning with graphics "donate shop volunteer" (graphics - 5" x 10' = 5 sq. ft.)
- Permit - signs Jan 2021
South elevation: existing (1 of 3) 3' x 4' parking lot sign " parking for mt. sinai resale shop customer parking only"
- Permit - signs Jan 2021
North elevation: existing (2 of 3) 3' x 4' parking lot sign " parking for mt. sinai resale shop customer parking only"
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2014
Replace 390' lf of parapet at courtyard of east elevation. tuckpoint chimney as needed. repair spalling brick north bsmt walls & east courtyard walls. repair northwest porch roof per building violations. (no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
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. (1,000 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
3,650 ft
Culinary Foods Inc and 1 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 (2,450 ft), Nettelhorst Elem School (2,600 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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