3236-3238 North Clifton Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3236-3238 North Clifton Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 5 not closed, and 12 violations, 6 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 3236-3238 North Clifton Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2025Suspended
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2019
Garage 20' x 24' frame w/alley drive
- Permit - easy permit process May 2013
Spot tuckpoint approx. 400 sq. ft. lintel replacement max. 6 ft. long.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2012Complete
Erect 1 open rear porches existing roof to remain per plan
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2012Complete
Interior alteration including minor demolition of non-load bearing interior partitions. replacement of windows at east and west facades. exterior wall infill at demolished windows at selected locations on north and south facade. new interior finishes. replacement plumbing fixtures. new light fixtures, power and data outlets. new kitchen appliances and cabinets. replacement of existing windows at west facade with new casement windows and new exterior door. removal of existing windows at north and south facade and replacement with wall infill.as per plan
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2010Complete
Facade renovation only of existing 2 1/2-story single family home.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2009
Fences:96ft 0in x 6ft 0in
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2009Complete
Relocate trash at existing 3 story 3b masonry 4 units apart bldg
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jul 2008Complete
Wreck and remove a 3 story masonry 3 flat & garage.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2007Complete
Install low voltage alarm system
- Permit - new construction May 2006Expired
Erect a three story 3b masonry 4 dwelling unit building with basement & detached masonry garage per plans
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Mar 2006Complete
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Braver Construction, 3310 North Racine (650 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
700 ft
Craftsman Plating Tinning Corp and 3 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
550 ft
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy (550 ft), Harriet Tubman Elem School (2,650 ft), Inter-American Elem Magnet School (3,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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