4201 South Princeton Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4201 South Princeton Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 6 not closed, and 25 violations, 25 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 4201 South Princeton Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 25 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2025Suspended
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 0.32 kw. array output: 0.00516 kw. location: rooftop. icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Feb 2022Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence
- Permit - wrecking/demolition May 2021Complete
Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2020Complete
Self-cert 2019 cbc: interior & exterior rehab, replace existing wood front & rear porch same size and location, in an existing 2 story frame building with basement & attic space, as per plans, the scope of work includes: architecture, plumbing, hvac and electric. current use: 2 d.u.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Apr 2018Complete
Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence
- Permit - easy permit process May 2017
Garage
- Permit - elevator equipment Sep 2015
Installation of (1) 300# cap., rack & pinion, inclined stairway chair lift at a private residence pursuant to plans submitted.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2014Complete
Erect wood deck over existing concrete stoop install new vertical platform lift per plan
- Permit - elevator equipment Jul 2014
Installation of (1) 600# cap., 2-stop, vertical wheelchair lift at a private residence pursuant to plans submitted.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2013
Repair wood enclosed porch (treads, risers, floor boards & drywall)-all work same as existing (no electrical work)
- Permit - easy permit process May 2010
Replace existing roof.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2009Complete
Furnish and install secondary grounding and outlets.
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Cohen, Buddy, 4027 South Wells (1,050 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
4021 S Normal Avenue and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,000 ft
Jernberg Industries Inc 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
850 ft
Hendricks Elem Community Academy (850 ft), Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch (1,900 ft), Graham A Elem School (3,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 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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Chicago carries a full corporate economy at a price the coasts do not match. Neighborhoods are distinct and walkable, two and three flats are everywhere, and the Loop still sets the commute for finance, law and consulting.
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- 45%
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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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