3721-3725 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3721-3725 North Sheffield Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 9 not closed, and 9 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 3721-3725 North Sheffield Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2026Active
Self cert 2019 chicago building code-construct an addition to the existing third floor of an existing three story plus basement multifamily building. class r5 occupancy, construction class iii-a. addition requires zoning relief through a variance to increase the allowable far, increase the allowable height, and reduce the combined and minimum side yards per plan.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2026Active
Scope: roof replacement. area: 2000 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: courtyard patio roof beneath deck. il roofing contractor license: 104020409.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2025Active
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 21'-0' ' x26'-8' '. gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2025Active
Spr 2019 cbrc: revision to permit #101016192 to remove sprinkler system and make related changes to construction assemblies, electrical equipment and plumbing (occupancy group r-2; type iii-a construction)(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2024Active
Proposed 4 story north side addition w/basement, front balconies, and 2 car garage, rear 4th floor addition, 6' wood fence, trash enclosure, and internal renovations to convert existing 3 story/6 unit residence to 8 units, per plans. type-1 application #22427-t1 to increase the number of parking spaces, increase building height, and to reduce the front and side setbacks approved 05.22.2024.(conditional permit subject to field inspections.)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2023Phased permitting
Self cert 2019 cbrc selective demolition at existing 3-story residential building as per plans. includes demo of non-load-bearing framing, enclosed rear wood frame residential stair, removal of plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures, and flooring/ceiling/wall finishes.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2021Complete
Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs as per plan.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2020
Masonary reconstruction and repairs tuckpointing(1000 sq ft) - no structural work - 1 sqft
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2011
Repairs to roof
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2011
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 600 sqft. replace approx. 20 bricks.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2011Complete
Replace exisiting open wood porch, same size same location
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
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Cubs Park Service Station, 3650 North Clark St. (1,050 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,450 ft
Craftsman Plating Tinning Corp. 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
850 ft
Inter-American Elem Magnet School (850 ft), Greeley Elem School (1,550 ft), Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy (2,800 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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