3438 North Elaine Place, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3438 North Elaine Place have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 25 permits, 12 not closed, and 25 violations, 6 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 3438 North Elaine Place at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2022Phased permitting
Spr 2019 cbrc: install wood truss and air/moisture barrier repairs due to wood deterioration from water infiltration (occupancy group r-2; type iiia construction)as per plans. elevator shaft height violations will be addressed under separate building permit #100988278.**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2022
Replace downspouts, install scupper ,patches on 100sf of flat roof
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2022Complete
Rebuild porch as per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2022
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 1000 sqft
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2016Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 539-27053
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2015Complete
Minor interior alterations to an existing 3 story residential building. addition of dishwashers and washer/dryers in all units as per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2015Complete
Minor interior alterations to an existing 3 story residential building. addition of dishwashers and washer/dryers in all units. new 800 amp electrical service as per plans. **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2015
Low voltage permit provided by titan electric to a non-licensed contractor. powertech.info on truck powertechil.com smart technology residential and commercial
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2015Complete
Low voltage wiring .
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2015
Repair/replace drywall and replacement of kitchen sinks in all 12 units.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2015
Repair/replace drywall and plumbing fixtures in all 4 units
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2015Complete
Repair and replace outlets due to new cabinet layout .
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Kamberos, Frank & Chris, 3440 North Broadway (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,600 ft
Craftsman Plating Tinning Corp and 1 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
1,400 ft
Nettelhorst Elem School (1,400 ft), Inter-American Elem Magnet School (1,650 ft), Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy (2,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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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.
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