311-315 West Walton Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 311-315 West Walton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 17 permits, 14 not closed, and 60 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 311-315 West Walton Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Permit - elevator equipment Mar 2025
Replacement of jack assembly 2500lb capacity, 5-floor, 100fpm, freight elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev002149)
- Permit - signs Jul 2022
Fabricate, install and electrically connect one (1) 3'-0" x 10'-4" neon illuminated d/f sign reading "hpa" mounted to the north elevation of building (92508_bld-01_j04_hartshome_plunkard_architecture_chicago_il).
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2021Complete
Data runs for and installation of cctv, wireless access points and card access system. low voltage wiring and installation of burglar alarm system.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2021Complete
Self cert 2019 - revision to permit #100887257 existing 2-story type 3 construction office building with single tenant occupancy. interior remodeling to include new interior partitions, bathrooms, kitchens, windows, balcony, stair, and skylight as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2020
Revision to permit#100887257 change mason contractor to supreme masonry, inc.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2020Complete
Existing 2-story type 3 construction office building with single tenant occupancy. interior remodeling to include new interior partitions, bathrooms, kitchens, windows, balcony, stair, and skylight.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2020
Replace 16 windows & roof.perform exterior masonry repairs ( no lintel work, no parapet rebuild, no concrete work) renovation of the entire building will be submitted under permit #100887257. the window replacement drawings have been uploaded to this permit application number in projectdox.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2020
Selective removal of non load bearing partitions and mep systems throughout the entire building. renovation of the entire building will be submitted under permit application # 100887257 the removal drawings have been uploaded to this permit application number in projectdox." electrical demo on separate permit; subject to field inspections
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2018
Joint tuckpointing on roof coping on north and east elevations . waterproof joints.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2017
Tuckpointing (400 sqft), replace 80sqft of masonry, replace 200 lf of sealant, flash 12 lf of shelf angle. all work same as existing, no structural work, subject to field inspections.
- Permit - scaffolding Jul 2017
Erect 1 scaffold 7/24/17 to 7/24/18
- Permit - elevator equipment May 2016
Oia '920 n franklin st' complete full elevator modernization 5-stop, 2500lb.cap, freight elevator lft incomplete under permit number 100643552. pursuant to scope of work submitted.
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
17 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Oak & Tempus, Llc, 1001-1011 North Orleans Street (550 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
1,550 ft
Wesley Jessen Corp and 13 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
850 ft
Payton College Preparatory HS (850 ft), Salazar Elem Bilingual Center (1,050 ft), Ogden Elem School (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.8 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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