2927-2929 South Archer Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2927-2929 South Archer Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 6 not closed, and 16 violations, 10 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 2927-2929 South Archer Avenue 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. 10 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2025Active
Self cert: replace damaged front wall steel columns by car accident with new
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2024Expired
Spr 2019 cbrc: remove and replace part of the existing east, 1st floor exterior frame wall. (occupancy group r-5; type va construction)
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2020
Repair and replace drywalls at 1st floor office/tenant area - under 1000 sqft (no layout alterations; no change in use, no plumbing or electrical work on this permit)
- Permit - easy permit process May 2019
Masonry repairs at east elevation: tuckpoint deteriorated masonry joints. replace miscellaneous cracked and/or deteriorated bricks. install metal joist hangars- (no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2015Complete
New service 200a with 3 meters ,store , apartment, public. correct violaions list # 13 m1 401506
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2015Complete
New service 200a with 3 meters ,store ,apartment , public. correct violations list #13 m1 401506
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2014
Repair violations for plumbing.replace pav material, toilet, pipe, water heater.
- Permit – express permit program May 2014Complete
Install light fixtures and correct violations
- Permit – express permit program May 2014Complete
Installation of light fixtures and correct violations
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2014Complete
Repair floor on 1st fl mercantile space and repair steel stair on existing iii-b, 2 story building w/basement as per plans (outstanding violations require seperate additional permit to comply)
- Permit - signs Sep 2008
Awning over door and windows without lights front side of building
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2007Complete
Replace recepticles and in stall new track lighting
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Earthgrains Co., 2800 South Lock St. (1,350 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
1,850 ft
Aztec Material Service Co and 14 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
1,550 ft
Holden Elem School (1,550 ft), Armour Elem School (3,450 ft), Juarez Community Academy HS (4,600 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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