325-327 North Aberdeen Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 325-327 North Aberdeen Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 21 permits, 9 not closed, and 38 violations, 11 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 325-327 North Aberdeen Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2022
Remove/replace(150 sq ft)defective brick with some kind on north wall
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2020
Revision to permit#100832329 change mason contractor to akats construction inc. and hvac to comfort temperature zone inc.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2020Complete
Change of name on electrical permit #100832329 to edge electrical systems, llc ecc94821
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2019Complete
Revision to permit #100832850 to change electrical contractor to super electric
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2019Complete
Interior alterations at basement and first floor of existing 2-story class e-business occupancy, construction type iiia, fully sprinklered building. scope of work includes new partitions, toilet rooms, pantry and alterations to existing exit stair.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2019Complete
Self-cert: interior alterations to existing 1st floor office space. no change to existing use.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2019Complete
Change of electrical contractor for original permit # 100769258
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2018Complete
Change of electrical contractor to permit# 100766841
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2018Complete
Revision to permit #100766841 to include architectural, mechanical, and electrical as per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2018Complete
Self cert interior build out on partial first floor of exist office building. add exterior deck, stair, and ada ramp. existing class e - office to proposed class e - beauty salon.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2018
Replace general contractor to original permit 100766841
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2018Complete
Remodel of second floor office space as per plans.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
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
25 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Synergy Creative, Inc., 1039 West Lake Street (750 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
700 ft
Sherman Reynolds Inc and 28 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
2,600 ft
Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep (2,600 ft), Ogden Int High School (2,600 ft), Otis Elem School (3,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.6 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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