2918 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2918 South Wentworth Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 7 not closed, and 21 violations, 9 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 2918 South Wentworth Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Permit - signs Oct 2025
Erect one (1) backlit aluminum composite sign on east side of building
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2021
Revision to permit # 100845459 to change brick mason contractor to jas construction and roofing
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2021
Revision to permit # 100845459 to change contractors: gc, vent/refrig & plumbing to interstate mechanical & construction.concrete to ds construction, inc. brick mason to ronald l. walters concrete and masonry corp
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2021Complete
Change of electrical contractor to kuo construction inc. on permit number 100845459
- Permit - new construction Jun 2020Expired
Proposed 4 story/3 unit mixed use building w/1st floor retail, 2nd floor patio, and 3 car parking pad, masonry trash enclosure per plans. **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2015Complete
Remove and replace existing as per plans. refer to archived application # 100558252
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2014Complete
Replace existing rear enclosed porch with a steel open porch as per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2014
Erect one mobile sl 100 stage for chinatown lunar new year parade. stage to be erected and deconstructed on sunday, february 2nd, 2014
- Permit - new construction Jan 2013Complete
Permit expires on 03/28/2013 erect a temporary mobile stage set up: 2-17-2013 take down 2-17-2013 for a one day event china town luna new year parade.
- Permit - signs Aug 2009
East elevation
- Permit - signs Aug 2009
North elevation
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2008Complete
Interior renovation for office space in 1st flr. in existing 3 story, iii-b, building w/basement as per plans.
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Shell Oil Products Us, 215 West 31st Street (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,900 ft
Maurey Manufacturing Corp and 4 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
1,350 ft
Ward J Elem School (1,350 ft), Drake Elem School (1,400 ft), YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 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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