2901-2911 North Clark Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2901-2911 North Clark Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 33 permits, 15 not closed, and 4 violations, 2 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 2901-2911 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
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2026Active
Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2025Active
Spr 2019 cbrc: structural peer review included. interior alterations to two residential units on the second floor of an existing masonry building. renovations include alterations to unit layout, addition of one bathroom, replacement of existing window, and addition of one window; associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural work as per plans. r-2 occupancy, iii-a construction. no change in use.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2025Active
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior and exterior alterations to renovate a ground level retail space and basement within a 2-story masonry building. work is to include repair and reinforcement of existing structure, new open room, new ada restroom, new janitorstorage, replacement of existing street storefront and enlarged patio storefront along with associated electrical, plumbing, and hvac modifications, work also to include alteration to existing entryvestibule serving existing residential units on level 2. no work performed on residential unit of level 2. b occupancy, iii-a construction
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2024Expired
Self cert 2019 cbrc; interior alterations to renovate existing 2-apartments within the 2-story masonry building. work to include an open plan layout with 2 bedroom front unit & 1-bedroom rear unit including new kitchens, hvac units, along with electrical & plumbing modifications to the iiia, group r-2 building, with no work at 1st floor business space.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2023Complete
Sc 2019 cbrc: build-out hair salon within the existing vacant commercial tenant space. work to include; - install hair & shampoo stations with breakroom & modify toilet room for ada compliance.- rebalance existing rtu, modify electrical lighting & plumbing per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2022
Revision to permit#1009797755 change plumbing contrator to interstate mechanical & construction inc.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2022Expired
Sc 2019 cbrc: interior remodeling of the existing 1090 sf space to provide a pet grooming store including architectural, electrical, mechanical & plumbing work per plans. iiia/b occ..
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2020Complete
Self-cert project: existing - no change - mercantile - type iii-b construction interior build out of an existing one-story + basement retail space to be used for animal services (boarding) facility and retail space.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2020Complete
**electrical only permit**replace existing 120v outlets to new outlets.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2019
Tighten and reinforce rear porch system. replace decking, spindles, and stair system as needed. all work same as existing.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2019Complete
Revision to previous permit #100757184 to keep existing 2" water service for interior remodel work under previous permit. floor plans for water supply demand load calc only, no work under this permit
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2019Complete
Interior remodel of existing (4) dwelling units on 2nd floor of existing 2-story brick building with basement, type iii-b construction **conditional permit 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
13 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Oil Co., 801 West Diversey Pkwy. (1,150 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
3,750 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
2,000 ft
Alcott Elem School (2,000 ft), Nettelhorst Elem School (2,400 ft), Harriet Tubman Elem School (2,550 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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