3622-3626 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3622-3626 West Chicago Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 16 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 46 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 3622-3626 West Chicago Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 46 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2024Expired
Interior alteration of an existing (iii-a) masonry building - first floor office (b) to remain - convert second floor residential (r-5) to new office (b) commercial space and new wood egress stair per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2022
Alternative code approval for permit # 100772180: use schedule 40 pvc drains & vents
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2021Complete
Relocate meter
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2020Complete
Remove and replace exist.open wood front porch-same size and locations
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2020Complete
Interior alterations of existing iii-a masonry multi-use building first floor office (b) and second floor residential (r-5) and wood stair per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2020
Repair/replace drywall and floors where necessary at 1st flr commercial space & 2nd flr; replace drywall, doors & windows;(same size & location) refinish floors at 2nd (separate electrical; plumbing, hvac) no changes to layout; no structural; all work same as existing ***no glass block windows*** mixed-use bldg
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2019Active
Interior remodel of 6 du's interior remodel of 3 comm units as per plans**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2015Complete
Remove and replace existing open wood rear porch and stairs as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2014
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 150 sqft
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2013Complete
Install wp exterior lighting around exterior of building per city of chicago electrical code including photocell and lockout for 15amp breaker
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2013Complete
Replace existing rear open wood porch with same size & location per plans (this permit does not verify legal number of dwelling units, no other work allowed under this permit)
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2011
Replace one (1) furnace.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Assaf, Suhail, 656 North Hamlin (1,400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,500 ft
Ujima Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,400 ft
Mike S Anodizing Co and 14 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
250 ft
Noble St Chtr-Rowe-Clark MS Acad (250 ft), Ward L Elem School (1,000 ft), Orr Academy High School (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.7 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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