3811-3833 West Lake Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3811-3833 West Lake Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 22 permits, 9 not closed, and 36 violations, 1 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 3811-3833 West Lake Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2026Active
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 11; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), location: second floor, east elevation..
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2026Active
Scope: nonstructural preparatory demolition of non-load bearing partitions and m.e.p. systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on spr application/permit #101080575. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, 1st and 2nd floor.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2026Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: north and east facade.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Complete
Relocate electrical service
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Complete
Name change on permit # 101034505
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Complete
Name change on permit # 010100640
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Complete
Name change on permit # 100987956
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Complete
Name change on permit # 100958021
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Suspended
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), middle of warehouse.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2024Expired
Spr 2019 cbc. replace existing demising wall between warehouse 2 and 3. provide 2 hr fire rated infill in existing openings at existing demising wall between warehouse 1 and 2. electrical repair. all work as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2023
Plumbing only: remove/replace toilet and sink fixtures with associated piping (no change to existing warehouse use)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2023Expired
Spr 2019 cbc. electrical impovements to existing warehouse 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
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bp Products #5061, 39 North Pulaski Road (1,650 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,050 ft
271 N Pulaski Rd. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
150 ft
Able Castings Inc and 10 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
1,800 ft
Raby High School (1,800 ft), Tilton Elem School (2,350 ft), Melody Elem School (2,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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