4057 North Narragansett Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4057 North Narragansett Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 4 not closed, and 17 violations, 15 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 4057 North Narragansett Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2026Active
Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). location: side and rear yard fence.
- Permit - new construction Jun 2020Complete
Self-cert: erect a detached five car type 3a masonry garage for an exist. residential bldg. as per plans ** no electrical**
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2013
Erect 6' fence with 354 ln. ft. front wrought iron. sides are wood fences.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2012
Replace 60 sheets of drywall, replace 15 windows, install hardwood floors, 300 sq. ft. of tile. electrical permit # 100445018 issued 6/13/2012.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2012Complete
Repair and replace drywall
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2010Complete
Replace electrical contractor on existing permit no: 100328010
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2010
Revision to permit 100328010 to change the plumber
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2010Complete
Interior and exterior alterations to existing 1-1/2 story relgious assembly building as per plans.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Nov 2007Complete
Demolition and removal of 2 story frame/masonry sfr and garage
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Nov 2007Complete
Demolition and removal of 2 story frame residence and a two car garage.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Nov 2007Complete
Demolition and removal of 1 story frame sfr.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Oil Co. #9511, 3950 North Narrangasett (800 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,850 ft
Flexan Corp and 2 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
2,000 ft
Smyser Elem School (2,000 ft), Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad (3,100 ft), Bridge Elem School (3,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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