327-329 East Garfield Boulevard, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 327-329 East Garfield Boulevard have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 19 permits, 6 not closed, and 19 violations, 14 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 327-329 East Garfield Boulevard at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- Permit - new construction Sep 2022Complete
Spr 2019 cbc: u of c - construction of a 500 square foot open air, structural steel pavilion in partial compliance of the university's redevelopment agreement with the city regarding the development of an arts lawn in the 300 block of garfield boulevard. approved permit to establish park space under #100945483. a5 occupancy, type iib const.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2022Complete
Security system work (uofchgo arts lawn cameras) (cxso220316e)
- Permit - new construction Mar 2022Phased permitting
2019 cbc -spr: site work only, no public way work, includes civil, no building in scope, underground work for establishment of a comm.garden, erecting a seating area. foundations for future and park signage installation (both to be erected under separate permit), footings for retaining walls, stairs, ramps, light poles, & installation of various hardscaped features, as well as the associated electrical & plumbing work as per plans. **area commonly known as 331-347 e garfield**
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2022Complete
Sc- 2019 cbrc: new 1,092 sq.ft. storage space for the existing green line arts center. run new waterline for adjacent community arts park from existing building.install new rtu all per plans. commonly known as 323-329 e garfield blvd.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2021Complete
Security system work (univ. of chicago) cxso210309a
- Permit - signs Mar 2021
Thick flat cut brushed copper dimensional letters reading green line performing arts center on the east side of the lot.
- Permit - signs Mar 2021
Thick flat cut brushed copper dimensional letters reading g _______ on the north side of the lot.
- Permit - signs Mar 2021
Channel letters reading the university of chicago on the north elevations.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2019
Revision to permit no. 100739201 to sister roof joist according to section detail for lobby roof
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2018Complete
Special event dedication for green line theater. small power system for tent. set-up date 11/9 for use 11/10/2018. on-site anthony labello, 708-408-4755
- Permit - new construction Nov 2018Complete
Permit expires on 01/07/2019 erection starts: 11/9/2018, erection ends: 11/11/2018. tent- peer review- 1 day event 11/10/18- univ of chicago alumni relations, erect ganged tent and canopies, one (1) 6'x40' marquee canopy, one (1) 20'x20' canopy, and one (1) 66'x66' (20mx20m) structure tent. setup 11/9/18- remove 11/11/18 assembly
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2018Complete
Audio/visual cabling and equipment installation
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Adams Amoco #5060, 48 East Garfield (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
5222 S Indiana Ave. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,150 ft
Burke Elem School (1,150 ft), Carter Elem School (2,200 ft), Beasley Elem Magnet Academic Ctr (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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