3227 South Aberdeen Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3227 South Aberdeen Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 32 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 3227 South Aberdeen Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 32 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2020Complete
**electrical only permit**upgrade electrical service to 120/240 volts 600 amps for 9 apartments and the public with an existing emergency service. total of 10 meters.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2020
Install one (1) new service door 36" x 80" for the existing garage (no other work to garage)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2015Complete
Revision to existing permit for original scope modifications made not shown on previously approved plans including rebuild of masonry facade & partial second story addition, new plumbing, hvac & electrical work.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2015Complete
Change electrical contractor on record.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2014Complete
De-convert 2 du to sfr with interior alteration. replace or relocate ext. windows and exterior new siding for the exist. 2 story residential building with basement. existing enclosed rear porch and existing detached 2-car private garage to remain, no changes it will require new plumbing,hvac, and electrical work. existing windows are scheduled for replacement for energy efficiency.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Sep 2013Complete
Wreck & remove a 2 story frame single family coach house.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2011Complete
Repair existing 1 story partially (open and) enclosed rear porch per architectural plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2010
Repair rear porch per building violations- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2006
Deconvert store partions,(non - structual), to empty storage. all work same as existing.
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2006
Repair/replace: some damage steps, treads, and bords. no structual change, all owrk same size and location .
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bridgestone Transmission, 936 West 31st St. (1,300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
950 ft
Armour Elem School (950 ft), Holden Elem School (1,200 ft), Healy Elem School (3,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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