3220-3222 West Lexington Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3220-3222 West Lexington Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 7 permits, 2 not closed, and 33 violations, 7 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 3220-3222 West Lexington Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2024Complete
Replace the existing rear/front open wood porches and replace existing windows. all at the same size and location
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2015Complete
Interior alteration (3) story building with basement, per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2013
Revision to permit # 100492981 to change gc to titan v porches corporation
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2013Complete
Replace existing rear open/enclosed wood/frame (3) story porch with new open metal porch same size and locations per architect's report
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2008
Erect 24" x 20" masonry garage w/2 sq. ft. of air vents
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2006Complete
Upgrade from 100 amp to 200 amp service installing 1 three gang meter socket enclosure and 3 100amp 20 ckt. electrical panals
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2006Complete
Remove 2 story open frame wood porch and replace with 2 story steel porch, same size as existing, per plans.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Web Mark Corp., 3305 West Harrison (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 ft
3260 W Congress Pkwy and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,500 ft
D W Manufacturing Co Inc and 2 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
1,350 ft
Noble St Chtr-DRW Trading Col (1,350 ft), Kellman Corporate Community Elem (1,350 ft), Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy (1,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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