3207-3219 South Halsted Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3207-3219 South Halsted Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 7 not closed, and 8 violations.
- 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 3207-3219 South Halsted Street 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. No open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2025Complete
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 480 sq. ft., lintel qty. 2, max. length 2. parapet rebuilding: 50 sq. ft. location: front facade.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2025Suspended
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 480 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. parapet rebuilding: 50 sq. ft. location: front facade.
- Permit - signs Nov 2023
Install a illuminated projection sign on the west side building elevation (happy lamb hot pot)
- Permit - signs Nov 2023
Install a set of illuminated channel letters sign mounted on the west side of the building elevation( happy lamb hot pot)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2023Complete
Spr 2019 cbc revision to permit #100921337. eliminate 2nd floor and all associated work. eliminate d.u. from project. revised scope is interior alteration to an existing building for a ground floor restaurant with associated mechanical electrical and plumbing, facade improvement, new trash enclosure per plans `**certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - signs Jan 2023
Installation of awning with spotlights for business identification purposes
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2021Expired
B1-2 ground floor renovation with existing basement, existing restaurant for a new restaurant. second floor addition for three dwelling units. new facade improvements. new masonry trash enclosure. with associated electric mechanical and plumbing per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2019
Bathroom remodel including vanities. tile. paint. replace toilet in existing coffee shop- all work same as existing
- Permit - signs Jul 2015
Burgundy fabric awning/ white painted lettering
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2012Complete
Install two new accessible toilets in existing restaurant
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2008Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2007Complete
Interior alterations as per plans.
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Public Building Commission Of Chicago, 3112-3114 South Halsted Street (700 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,400 ft
Europtec Usa Llc and 8 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
1,300 ft
Armour Elem School (1,300 ft), Healy Elem School (1,850 ft), Minnie Minoso Academy (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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