3509 South Halsted Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3509 South Halsted Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 33 permits, 12 not closed, and 60 violations, 38 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 3509 South Halsted Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 38 open violations.
- Permit - signs Aug 2026
Illuminated 38 sq/ft wall sign; north elevation; chase
- Permit - signs Aug 2026
Illuminated 38 sq/ft wall sign; west elevation; chase
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2025Complete
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 2; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior panel glass replacement.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2025Suspended
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 split system(trane, 4ttr3036n) 1 rooftop packaged unit(trane, y5j1508350h) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, the roof.
- Permit – express permit program May 2023Complete
Installation of radio to existing fire alarm. job# 500504814
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2019Complete
Change of electrical contractor from permit #100789519 to trade mark electric.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2019
Revision to permit no. 100714786; for alternative code approval to use sch 40 pvc for waste and vent
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2019
Revision to permit#100714786 change gc to kuo construction and plumbing contractor to interstate mechanical & construction inc,.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2019Complete
Change electrical contractor on existing permit number: 100714786
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Oct 2018
Reinstate permit # 100504328 and change of plumbing contractors.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2018Complete
Interior and exterior alterations to 2-story masonry building to convert to 2 du's & retail with attached garage, built up to west property line. removal of rear 29'-6" of 2nd story exterior walls & construct new east exterior wall on 2nd floor. erect new open metal rear stair from grade to 2nd floor. install new operable skylights. **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2018Complete
Interior alteration of existing (2) story mixed-used building as per plans**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 3501 Emerald, Inc., 3501 South Emerald Avenue (300 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
1,250 ft
Allied Hastings Barrel Drum Svc and 16 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
Ramova Theater. 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
1,350 ft
Minnie Minoso Academy (1,350 ft), Armour Elem School (1,750 ft), Healy Elem School (3,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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Chicago carries a full corporate economy at a price the coasts do not match. Neighborhoods are distinct and walkable, two and three flats are everywhere, and the Loop still sets the commute for finance, law and consulting.
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