3342 South Giles Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3342 South Giles Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 8 not closed, and 4 violations, 3 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 3342 South Giles Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2017
Revision to permit #10069428 to change the ventilation & refrigeration contractor of record to bob's heating-cooling & sheet metal, inc.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2017
Tuckpointing to south elevation.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2017Complete
Revisions to permit 100586408 (new sfr) - floor plan changes. with change to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems as per plans**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2017
Revision to permit #100586408 to change the general contractor of record to true development group, inc. mason to g.i.n. enterprise. ventilation & refrigeration contractor of record to schuldt hvac, inc. & plumber to dee plumbing.
- Permit - new construction Aug 2015Complete
New two story masonry single family residence with basement and roof top penthouse and roof deck, new rear one story open deck and new concrete parking pad at rear with 2 open parking stalls all per plans.**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2014
Doors (replacement only): qty 1
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2013
Total roof tear off.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2012
Dismantle patched masonry approximatley 160 sq. ft. and rebuild with bricks which match original. same like and kind.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2011Complete
Erect new l-shaped one story rear open wood deck and stairs per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2007
Erect a detached frame garage 12 x 20 x 12 with 2 sq. ft. roof vents. alley drive.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2007
Apply parging to south, east and west facades.
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lake Meadows Assoc., 3357 South Martin Luther King Dr. (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,450 ft
Park Boulevard. 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
950 ft
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary (950 ft), Chicago Military Academy HS (1,200 ft), Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville HS (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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