3359 South Emerald Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3359 South Emerald Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 5 not closed, and 17 violations, 4 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 3359 South Emerald Avenue 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2021
Repair/replace drywall throughout sfr (no work to plumbing or radiant heat) separate electrical req'd
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2021
Solar panel permit. erect a photovoltaic array on the roof
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2018Complete
Revision to permit 100755334 to add 2 dwelling units in the basement of existing front residential building for total 6 dwelling units, exist 2 story building with basement (3 story per czo). new electrical, hvac and plumbing in basement and on 1st floor. new walls, windows and doors as per plans. no work to existing rear 2 du residential builidng under this permit.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2018Complete
Renovation of exist 2 story, 4 unit building with new electrical, hvac and plumbing. new walls, windows and doors.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2017Complete
Interior demolition of non load bearing walls. build out application to follow.
- Permit - new construction Dec 2016Complete
Erect a new 2 story masonry single family home with basement and detached 2 car frame garage as per plans
- Permit - easy permit process May 2014
Fences: 63ft 0in x 6ft 0in: qty 1
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2009
Revision to permit 100281922 issued 10/15/09 to change gc contractor. subject to field inspection
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2009Complete
Replace side stair case and repair the rear enclosed stairs and porch as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2008
Repair hand rails on north-east exterior stairs
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: 3501 Emerald, Inc., 3501 South Emerald Avenue (750 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,100 ft
Allied Hastings Barrel Drum Svc and 13 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
1,350 ft
Minnie Minoso Academy (1,350 ft), Armour Elem School (1,550 ft), Healy Elem School (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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