4310 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4310 South Prairie Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 48 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 4310 South Prairie Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 48 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2019Complete
Making a revision to the existing permit #100771806. installing new fresh air intake equipment and upgrading exhaust fans on the main floor spaces of the existing cigar lounge.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2018Complete
Installing new humidor, replacing drywall at exterior wall in same orientation, installing new light fixtures and replacing plumbing fixtures.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2016
Repair plumbing code violation. install new 50 gallon grease trap. replace flex line with rigid supplys. repair waste at bar sink and ice bin. replace gutter. remove 230' fence. repair crack in brick on south east corner.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2015Complete
Correct code violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2015
Masonry repairs to exterior wall and chimney. repairs to porch roof and porch. repairs to fence. work to address violations. all work sae
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2011Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 340-14075-01
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2011Complete
Replacce light fixtures
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2007Complete
Low voltage alarm system
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2007
Remove / replace drywall as needed, new interior doors, tiles, installation of kitchen cabinets. all work same as existing.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2007
Correct all plumbing violations only.(replace pvc traps,provide indirect waste for 3 compartment sink,bar sink.& ice bin.install open front toilet seats & replace supply pipe to water heater.)
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2007
Plumbing work only: replace all water piping and some drains. replacing plumbing fixtures.
- Permit – express permit program May 2007Complete
Install new electrical service 200a overhead install new branch circuits for kitchen refeed the home runs to the apartments(due to theft in the basement area).
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicago Public School District, 4415 South Martin Luther King Drive (1,250 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
4,000 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
Historic listing nearby
500 ft
Forum, The. 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
1,250 ft
Mollison Elem School (1,250 ft), Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch (2,250 ft), James Farmer Jr. Elementary (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.1 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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Who lives and works in Chicago
Trading floors, logistics and the deepest architecture stock in America
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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- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
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CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines
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