2940 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2940 South Wentworth Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 7 not closed, and 59 violations, 43 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 2940 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. 43 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2021Expired
Replace existing rear steel porch at same location from an existing 2 story masonry building, as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2018
Repairs to roof only (no tear offs), and tuckpoing of approx. 500 sq. ft.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2018
Repair roof only ( approx. 700 sq. ft), perform tuckpointing approx. 500 sq. ft
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2017
Replace windows & doors. paint. repair eaves. repair chain-link fence. siding. connect downspout- all work same as existing
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2014
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 1000 sqft
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2014
Tuckpoint and replace bricks on south elevation. rebuild existing masonry retaining wall(3ft in height and 25lf).
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2014Complete
Correct bldg.code violations at existing business located at 1st floor and basement of the 3-story building. work to include;1. enclose stairs to basement storage 1-hour rated.2. remove storage under bsmt. stairs.3. provide 36" wide continuous bsmt. storage exit aisles.4. install carbon monoxide detectors.5. install 1/2" gyp. bd. @ bsmt. ceiling for 1-hr. fire protection.6. install exit signs for o.h. security door/ shutter.7. install additional battery back-up exit signs & emergency lights.
- Permit - new construction Jan 2013Complete
Erect new 521 sf (22'x 23-8") accessory masonry 2 car garage with interior pull down ladder for non-habitable storage space to serve the existing principal residential and retail building as per plans.
- Permit - elevator equipment Jul 2009
Change kelver ropes to steel for one passenger car
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2007Complete
Interior alteration to exist retail store
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2007Complete
Interior alterations to convert existing 2nd floor office space to an apartment as per plans. -conditional permit, subject to field verification.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2007Complete
Replace existing wood stairs with new, as per plan.
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: Shell Oil Products Us, 215 West 31st Street (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,950 ft
Maurey Manufacturing Corp and 3 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
Ward J Elem School (1,550 ft), Drake Elem School (1,550 ft), YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership (1,850 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
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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- 45%
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