306 West Erie Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 306 West Erie Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 60 permits, 26 not closed, and 28 violations, 13 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 306 West Erie Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
26 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program May 2026Complete
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 10 . lighting outlets: 15. specific location: 1st floor fairgrounds coffee.
- Permit – express permit program May 2026Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1250 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: north east and south elevation.
- Permit – express permit program May 2026Active
Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. length: 30 ft., max. height: 85 ft. location: north and south. permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Complete
**fire alarm permit****fire alarm system**partial 6th floor suite 600 tenant renovation foruse in a required chicago approved high rise fa system. the space is 100% sprinklered.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2024Complete
Revision to permit#101042830. to change of electrical contractor.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2024Complete
Self-cert 2019 cbrc ¿ interior renovation of a single 6,650sf tenant space on 6th floor within an existing 7-story mixed use commercial building.reconfiguration of interior partitions, light fixtures, per plan only. no new equipment.occupancy group: b, construction type: iv (timber) ¿ no changes.
- Permit - signs Jul 2023
Sign application for an awning to be installed at 306 w erie. sign to read "ina" "relax, rejuvenate, rebalance".
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2023Complete
**fire alarm permit****fire alarm system**partial 1st floor suite 120 new tanat for use in a required chicago approved high rise fa syste. 100% sprinklered.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2023Complete
**fire alarm permit****fire alarm** this is a renovation to an existing this is a renovation to an existing system for speakers and strobes for a tenant buildout of the 4th, 5th & 6th floor. this space is 100% sprinklered.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2023Complete
**fire alarm permit**access controlled electro-magnetic locking devices in full compliance with c.b.c. 13-160-269
- Permit – express permit program May 2023Complete
**fire alarm permit****fire alarm system** access controlled electro-magnetic locking devices in full compliance with c.b.c. 13-160-269
- Permit – express permit program May 2023Complete
**fire alarm permit****fire alarm permit****fire alarm system**partial 2nd floor east tenant space remodel for use in a required chicago approved high rise fa system. this space is 100% sprinklered.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very High
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
32 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 640 N Wells, Llc, 640 N Wells Street (500 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
900 ft
Wesley Jessen Corp and 11 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
J. P. Smith Shoe Company Factory. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
2,750 ft
Payton College Preparatory HS (2,750 ft), Salazar Elem Bilingual Center (2,750 ft), Ogden Elem School (2,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.5 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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Who lives and works in Chicago
Trading floors, logistics and the deepest architecture stock in America
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.
- $71,673
- median household income
- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
- households that own their home
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- Finance and trading
- Logistics and rail
- Law and consulting
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- Manufacturing
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CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines
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- Young professionals
- Families buying space
- Two and three flat owners
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- 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.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
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