3822-3824 West Ogden Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3822-3824 West Ogden Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 2 not closed, and 4 violations, 3 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 3822-3824 West Ogden Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jan 2024Complete
Wreck and remove a 3 story masonry mixed use building
- Permit - signs Aug 2019
Installation of a non illuminated banner to read: where my kids are cared for
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2015Complete
Change of low voltage electrical contractor for original permit #100576844
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2015Complete
Change of electrical contractor to brancos electric company
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2014Complete
Revision to change electrical contractor
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2013Complete
**certified plan corrections** - interior and exterior alterations to existing 2 story building with a basement for new artist work space and gallery as per plans. (subject to field inspection)
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2010
Remove drywall and plaster from building-no electrical, structural or plumbing, subject to field inspection
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2009Complete
Raise riser and install 400 amp panel
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2008Complete
Interior build-out, demo, reposition existing toilet, new lighting, misc outlets, duct rework, newstorefront,replace upper facade windows,new walls, doors,and ceiling to front reception area. no work to existing rear offices or upper floors.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2007Complete
Replace damaged service head
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Clerical Tech, 3801 West Ogden Ave. (200 ft), open. 6 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 ft
3701 W Ogdan and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,650 ft
Briskin Manufacturing 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
2,050 ft
Penn Elem School (2,050 ft), KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad (2,150 ft), Cardenas Elem School (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.8 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
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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