4139-4141 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4139-4141 South Prairie Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 16 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 4139-4141 South Prairie 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 16 open violations.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Jul 2022
Reinstate permit no 100947776, same owner and contractors, must begin work and or request inspections no later 11.03.2022
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2021Expired
Spr 2019 cbrc; replace open frame porch in same location and size per plans. (occupancy group r-2; type iiib construction)
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2017Complete
120/240v 1 phase 3 wire 7 meters 1 public 200 amp service we will install pipe wire switches lights and outlets throughout the first and second floor as needed
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2017
Work to be done to 3 units only: garden south, 1n & 2n. , replac 6 split twisted vertical porch supports. replace basement glass block with casement windows. replace drywall,replacement of plumbing fixtures in garden 1n,2n, new cabinets, coutnertops, porch repairs.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2015Complete
Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs as per plans. same size and location as existing.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2011
Replace 60 sheets of drywall. electrical permit # 100366395 issued 10/05/2010. no plumbing work to be involved under this permit. all work subject to field inspection.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2010Complete
Pipe in all outlets and switches as need in six unit building per code on existing circiuits
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2008Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2008
Repairs to address violations: repair windows,exterior doors,repair fascia and eaves, repair crack in masonry wall from grade to basement level.porch repairs to address violations per structual report from licensed structual engineer.all work subject to field inspection.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2006
Tuckpoint and repair brick on the nw corner of the building.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2006Complete
Renovate existing 3 story 8du w/basement as per plan
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicago Housing Authority, 4120 South Prairie (350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,800 ft
Dubois Chemicals Chicago 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
1,850 ft
Mollison Elem School (1,850 ft), Phillips Academy High School (2,000 ft), Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 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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