3729 South Lake Park Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3729 South Lake Park Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 9 permits, 8 not closed, and 13 violations, 10 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 3729 South Lake Park Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Jan 2025
Reinstate permit # 100970564: must start work and request inspections no later than **june 2025**
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Suspended
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and finishes only (no plumbing or electrical work in unit g).locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), garden unit.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2023Suspended
Interior architectural mechanical and plumbing renovation to single family residence rebuild front porch and open wood rear wood deck class 3b as per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2022Active
Interior architectural electrical mechanical and plumbing renovationsto a masonry coach house calss 3b as per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2022
Replace deteriorated terra cotta units with new gfrc unit at existing front entrance canopy. new gfrc to match historic terra cotta in color, finish, and general appearance -same size & location
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2022
Windows (replacement only- same size & location): qty 5 only
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2019
2500 sf of tuckpointing & chimney & move window sill up 2 ft. (permit good for one week unless full set of plans have been submitted for review). window sill height change only permitted on south elevation. historic masonry units will be salvaged and reinstalled to match historic location, design, and pattern. new mortar will match historic mortar in color, joint profile, texture, and strength/type. permit good for one week unless full sft of plans have been submited for review
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2016Expired
Interior alterations to an existing single familyhome with carriage house with new brick 2 car garage.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2007Complete
Replace existing rear open wood porch same as existing as per plan
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicago Park Dist., 1000 East Oakwood Blvd. (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
750 ft
Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue (750 ft), James R Doolittle Academy (2,100 ft), Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville HS (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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