2924 South Loomis Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2924 South Loomis Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 9 permits, 6 not closed, and 13 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 2924 South Loomis Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2025Complete
For permit 101044718: replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit - elevator equipment Dec 2024
Installation of one (1) 2100lb.cap, 50 fpm, 5-floors(4-front/1-rear openings), 3-stage twin holeless hydraulic pasenger elevator. pursuant to the plans submitted.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2024Complete
Spr 2019 cbrc: revision to permit 100991374 - add 792 sf, change occupancy from 3-units to 4-units by erecting a 3rd fl. upper story addition on the principal building & extending the 3rd fl. area of previously approved side addition, increase the size of the previously approved rear addition for revised interior stairway at the 1st & 2nd fls., add emergency lighting, radiant heat to garage & basement level. revision also includes an expansion of the accessory bldg. of 67 sq. ft. on the east elevation & an expansion of the accessory bldg. rooftop deck along the north side property line & to add 9.83' high pergola, trellis, and cabinetry to attached garage rooftop deck - all work as per plans. (occupancy type r-2, type 5a construction).(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2023Suspended
Spr 2019 cbrc - renovate existing 3-story, 3-unit masonry building, and add new 3-story frame additions with new roof access and rooftop deck. remove existing detached garage and build new attached masonry 4-car garage with rooftop deck at building of type r-5 occupancy and type 5a construction. 2019 building code.**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2021Complete
Install (2) tesla wall connectors using same circuit with share feature
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2018
Repair & replace bricks for parapet wall of south , north and east elevations. from top to 2' below. (500sq.ft.)
- Permit - easy permit process May 2017
Replace samll rear wood porch using architect's plans & repair bay window.
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2015
Garage
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2008
Repair south porch per building violations (balusters are horizontal appx 20" apart)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, 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 (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,300 ft
Holden Elem School (1,300 ft), Armour Elem School (3,200 ft), Healy Elem School (4,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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Chicago carries a full corporate economy at a price the coasts do not match. Neighborhoods are distinct and walkable, two and three flats are everywhere, and the Loop still sets the commute for finance, law and consulting.
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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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