3407 West Madison Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3407 West Madison Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 22 permits, 12 not closed, and 60 violations, 48 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 3407 West Madison Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 48 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2026Active
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 3, location: rear of building).
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2026Complete
Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), basement and 1st floor.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2026Active
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: first floor and basement.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2025Active
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), manhole covers, seal sewage pipe covers, in bsmnt.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2025Active
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 2 . lighting outlets: 2. specific location: suite 1.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2025Active
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 floor.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2025Active
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 15 . lighting outlets: 10. specific location: 1st floor business.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2022
Cure masonary and stair repair per violations,exterior masonary tuckpointing on all elevations,exterior wood stair repairs on west elevation,loose treads,cross bracing,opem sill joints.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2017
Changing plumbing contractor to quality plumbing and construction. from permit #100704948.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2017Complete
Existing 2 story commercial building with basement repairs to address city code violations including electrical and plumbing as per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2017
Repair\replace drywall as needed, replace interior millwork, replace interior doors & floors. all work same as existing.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2017Complete
Incidental electical work reconfiguring several outlets throughout
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
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Public Building Commission Of Chicago, 3300-3312 West 5th Avenue (1,350 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,350 ft
Marshall Faraday Campus Park and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,750 ft
D W Manufacturing Co Inc and 9 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Chicago Telephone Company Kedzie Exchange. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,000 ft
Faraday Elem School (1,000 ft), Marshall Metropolitan High School (1,300 ft), Raby High School (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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- 18.9%
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- 45%
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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