2897-2899 South Archer Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2897-2899 South Archer Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 6 not closed, and 35 violations, 7 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 2897-2899 South Archer Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2025Active
Sc 2019 cbcbacp requested full building permit for change of use from retail to coffee shop. plumbing work completed and approved under express permit b200409596. no scope of work under this permit.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2024Suspended
Spr 2019 cbc:expand existing children activity center into adjacent vacant space, open up an existing non-bearing wall between the two spaces, install two toilets and a kitchen per plans no work to the existing 9 du on the existing 2nd & 3rd flrs. (occupancy b & r2, type iiia construction)
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2024Suspended
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 sq. ft., lintel qty. 1, max. length 9. parapet rebuilding: 20 sq. ft. location: east and north side of the building, all work per architect's drawing
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2021Complete
Interior renovation of 3 existing commercial units. existing/proposed business use, no change in use.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2021Complete
**electrical only permit**new service 600a for t 3 office and 1 public
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2019
Tuckpoint 1200sqft on east elevations
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2018Complete
Interior renovation of existing 9 dwelling units. existing/proposed use: a-2 occupancy. no change in egress or structure as pre plans**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - new construction Feb 2018Complete
Erect a new 2 story masonry single family home with basement and detached 2 car steel frame garage and 6'-0' taall wood fence as per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2015Complete
Rear wood walkway repair per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2014
Replace 100 sheets of drywall for 2 bedrooms & living room in 1st. flr. electrical permit # 100559157 issued 9/6/2014. paint\patch bathroom & kitchen in 1st. flr.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2014Complete
Drywall permit replace defective light fixtures and receptacles after drywall on 1st floor
- Permit - easy permit process May 2009
Spot tuckponting , replace 3 limestones, reset north west corner (about 30 bricks). all work same as existing. no structural.
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: Brown, James, 2629 South Farrell (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,150 ft
Aztec Material Service Co 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
1,450 ft
Holden Elem School (1,450 ft), Armour Elem School (3,400 ft), Healy Elem School (4,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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