3302 South Carpenter Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3302 South Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 3302 South Carpenter 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. 2 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2019Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 403042837 job # 100733665
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2018Complete
Replace existing rear enclosed frameporch with new rear steel porch. classa-2 residential, no change in use.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2018Complete
Interior renovation & alterations of existing coach house and replace existing frame exit stair with new steel exit stair. existing a-1 residential, no change in use per plans. (rear building) **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2018Complete
Name change of electrical contractor
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2017Complete
Renovation of front building, deconvert from 3 d.u. to 2 d.u. and replace rear enclosed porch with rear open wood deck. class a-2 residential, no change in use.conditional permit subject to field inspections
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2017Complete
Up-grade service, 200 amps. install new circuits, fixtures, receptacles, gfis., co2 / smoke detectors all d.u.s.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2016
Revision to permit 100624462 to change fiber cement to vinyl siding. no change to existing 1 hour wall
- Permit - new construction Dec 2015Complete
Self certification review: erect 2-story with basement frame single family residence (4a construction) with detached 2 car frame garage (4a construction) as per plan.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2011
Plumbing only: replace interior cold & hot water lines- all work same as existing
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2011
Remove and replace drywall, cabinets, tile flooring, carpet, hot water heater and plumbing fixtures: sinks, toilet, faucet. no structural work, no plumbing piping and no electrical. no other work to be done under this permit. subject to field inspection.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2011Complete
Existing 100 amp service moved to masonry wall due to demolition of old porch. replaced with new 100 amp service. add new 20 circuit 100 amp panel. demolition of old armored cable and flexible conduit. add new conduit feeds and wiring to kitchen, 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room and basement. install gfci receptacles in bathroom, kitchen and garage. update old switches and 2 prong outlets throughout the house.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2011
Demo of enclosed porch. install new exit stair & windows (no electrical work)
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bridgestone Transmission, 936 West 31st St. (1,500 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
700 ft
Armour Elem School (700 ft), Holden Elem School (1,600 ft), Minnie Minoso Academy (3,450 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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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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