424 West Saint James Place, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 424 West Saint James Place have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 4 not closed, and 4 violations, 4 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 424 West Saint James Place at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2024Suspended
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 3 other cooling equipment(trane, turye2 roof top) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2020Complete
Addition of roof top and front landscape, security lighting
- Permit - elevator equipment Mar 2015
Installation of (1) 744# cap., 3-stop, winding drum, private residence passenger elevator pursuant to plans submitted. installation to be made in compliance with 2010 city of chicago elevator code.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2014Complete
Temperature controls system installation
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2014Complete
Installation of security cabling and devices for new residence
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2014Complete
Meade job# 520-1009-5001
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2013Complete
Revision to building permit number 100432329 due to electrical contractor change
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2013
Change plumber to warren f thomas and hvac contractor to emcor services
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2012Complete
Erect new single family residence above existing parking deck of multi-family residential building per plans - not permitted are sun screens, rain screens, trellis and glass roof systems. these are under seperate permit.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2012Complete
Selective structural demolition and construction of first floor slab to existing multi-family residential building for proposed residence per plans
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Nov 2007Complete
Wreck and remove an 8 story concrete building with 1 story addition
- Permit - scaffolding Nov 2007
Erect one frame and brace scaffold from 10/31/2007 - 10/31/2008 for exterior demolition work.
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
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Metropolitan Rental Corporation, 525 West Arlington Place (850 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Historic listing nearby
150 ft
Building at 2440 N. Lakeview Avenue and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,600 ft
Alcott Elem School (1,600 ft), Lincoln Elem School (1,950 ft), Lincoln Park High School (3,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
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