3533 South Calumet Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3533 South Calumet Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 19 permits, 10 not closed, and 8 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 3533 South Calumet Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Permit - elevator equipment Aug 2025
Adding 5th floor to existing 4-floor, 1000lb capacity, 40fpm, residential elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.(100916656)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2025Active
Lower level mezzanine build out to create wine cellar space below. located at 3541 s. calumet ave, chicago, il 60653, in existing rm-5 zoning district. new lights tied to existing panel and breaker for lower level. to existing 3 story single family residence.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2024Suspended
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: low-sloped (<2:12). inverter output: 6 kw. array output: 6.225 kw. location: rooftop. icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0528.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2023Complete
Installation of a radio for the monitoring of existing low voltage burglar alarm system.
- Permit - elevator equipment Apr 2021
Installation of one(1) 1000lb capacity, 40fpm, 4-floor, residential elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2020Complete
Remove and replace parapet wall and interior roof joist per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2020
Revision to an existing permit # 100825719 to change hvac contractor to solartech heating
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2020
Revision to change of plumbing contractor permit #100825719 to jbr contracting co.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2020
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 64 sqft
- Permit - easy permit process May 2020
Revision to permit#100825719 change mason contractor to mcbrearty construction
- Permit - new construction Apr 2020Complete
Proposed 3 story with basement, single family residence type 3b conctruction, with one story front entry stairs, rooftop deck and 2-car attached garage (alley drive) as per plans. all floors to be sprinkler**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2019Complete
Interior alterations to 2 story single family residence townhome as per plans
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Indiana Ave. Pentecostal Church, 3635 South Indiana Ave. (1,100 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,300 ft
Park Boulevard. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
250 ft
Chicago Military Academy HS (250 ft), Wells Preparatory Elem Academy (1,150 ft), Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville HS (1,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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