3501-3503 North Racine Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3501-3503 North Racine Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 5 not closed, and 3 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 3501-3503 North Racine Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2024Complete
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: masonry repair work.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2023Complete
Spr 2019 cbrc: installation of new exterior steel column in an existing building as per plans. (no change in use) (occupancy group r-2; type iiib construction)**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2023
Masonry repairs of parapet wall on north and west elevations.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2019
Tuckpoint approx.2100sqft and repair parapet wall replace 800 bricks max
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2017Complete
Duplexing of (4) existing ground level units into existing basement in an existing 3-story, 15-unit, a-2 multi-family apartment building. no change in occupancy.**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2016Complete
Remove and replace (2) existing rear open porches and stairs as per plan. same size and location as existing.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2012Complete
Replace light fixtures in all building
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2010Complete
Erect 4 open rear porches per plan
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2010
Masonry work only - tuckpointing (450 sq. ft.) and replace lintles (4' long max.) at west and south walls. rebuild parapet at sw, nw, and se corners (50 sq. ft). no structural, no grinding, and no power washing.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2009
Work for 3513 #1w, & 3w./ gdn 2e./ 3507 2w. 3509 2w:replace upper and lower kitchen cabinets, counter top, ceramic tile. repair and replace 5/8 gyp board. replace 15 bathroom fixtures tubs,sinks, and toilets. and 6 kitchen sinks. all sae. subject to field inspection ( elect 100311345 )
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2009Complete
Replace light fixtures in 8 units, 8 light fixtures per unit.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2009
(work for 3507 1e,3w-3509 1e,1w,2e-3511 1w,1e,-3513 1e ) replace 32 plumbing fixtures eight k.s., 24 bathroom fixtures tubs, sinks, and toilets. replace electrical. replace kt cabinets, counter tops, new ceramic tile all work s.a.e., subject to field inspection
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Creative Construction Ltd., 1151 West Eddy St. (400 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,500 ft
Craftsman Plating Tinning Corp and 4 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
1,150 ft
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy (1,150 ft), Inter-American Elem Magnet School (2,300 ft), Blaine Elem School (2,600 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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