3536 South Parnell Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3536 South Parnell Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 14 permits, 3 not closed, and 42 violations, 36 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 3536 South Parnell Avenue 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 36 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2024Complete
For permit 101051881: replacement mason contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2024Complete
For permit 101051882: replacement mason contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Oct 2024Complete
Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry residence
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Oct 2024Complete
Wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence
- Permit - new construction Oct 2024Active
New 2 story single family home with basement. new open metal deck & new 2 car garage.
- Permit - new construction Oct 2024Active
New 2 story single family home with basement. new open metal deck & new 2 car garage.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2024Suspended
Renovation /alteration 1. interior and exterior renovation/alteration 1 to an existing 2 unit residental , two story wood frame building with crawl space: interior renovation/alteration 1 with all new flooring, wall & ceiling finishes. new kitchen cabinetry, appliances & painting througout.exterior renovation/alteration 1 with new exterior finish at south & east walls. new windows & existing doors replacing old at same locations in kind and color. new hardwired smoke & carbon monoxide detectors with new led lighting fixtures and lights.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2023Complete
Spr 2019 cbc. structural repairs to south frame wall and first floor framing per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2022Complete
Replace the existing rear open wood porch as per the plans
- Permit – express permit program May 2020Complete
Upgrade 100 amp 6 meter service to 7 meter 200 amp, 6 units 1 public
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2019Complete
Erect a double deck to the rear of a single family resdence per homeowners plans
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2010Complete
To install one(1) 200a, 1-ph., 3w 120/240volt service with four(4) meters. three(3) meters for three apartments and one(1) meter for public.
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
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicago, City Of, 3501 South Lowe St. (700 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
2,300 ft
Allied Hastings Barrel Drum Svc and 12 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
300 ft
Minnie Minoso Academy (300 ft), Air Force Acad High School (2,100 ft), Armour Elem School (3,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 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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- 45%
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