3902-3904 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3902-3904 North Cicero Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 4 not closed, and 45 violations, 29 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 3902-3904 North Cicero Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 29 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2022Complete
Self certification - 2019 cbc. mcm pub and grill interior remodeling - remove and replace existing hvac systems inside restaurant area and remove and replace ac units above at roof (type of 3). remove and replace existing interior finishes throught restaurant area. all work as per plans. no work to dwelling units above and no work to retail space.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2022Complete
Replace lighting with led lights and devices
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2022
Windows (replacement only): qty 2, roof recover only - no structural work, tuckpointing - no structural work - 500 sqft, furnace (replacement only): qty 3
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2020Complete
Change electrical contractor on existing permit
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2019Complete
Standard plan review. existing 2 story mixed use (f & a-2) building - interior and exterior alterations, replace existing rear porch, replace existing rear area well, new 6' metal fence. all per plans.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit - signs Aug 2018
18''x4'6''sign frame on building reading liquor large selection of craft beers plastic panels ;laxon faces
- Permit - signs Aug 2018
18''x4' 6'' sign frame on building m.c.m over side walk
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2017Complete
We will repair light fixture outlet switches as needed
- Permit - signs Jun 2016
36"h x 15'w awning install on east side of the building
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2016Complete
Self cert: 1st floor interior remodel and alteration for an exist. pub/restaurant to to erect interior partition between shop and restauarnt, under same owner /management per plans. 2-story building with 2 du above.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2006Complete
Interior rehab of existing retail space and new restaurant/bar as per plans
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co., 3955 North Kilpatrick Avenue (850 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,650 ft
Hunt Screw Manufacturing Corp and 8 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
2,850 ft
Gray Elem School (2,850 ft), Schurz High School (3,650 ft), Portage Park Elem School (4,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.3 mi
Chicago O'Hare (ORD). 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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