4409 South Princeton Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4409 South Princeton Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 3 not closed, and 7 violations, 6 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 4409 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2025Complete
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building).
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2025Complete
For permit 100954406: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2022Complete
Correction of code violation
- Permit - new construction Sep 2022Suspended
New 2-story, brick & frame single-family residence w/ basement, 5a construction, rear wood deck, 2-car private frame garage, per plan
- Permit - new construction Aug 2022Expired
Spr 2019 cbc new 2-story single-family, brick & frame single family residence w/ basement, 5a construction with rear wood deck and 2 car private frame garage per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2021
Deconvert basement & attic, remove all of the wood framed walls/studs remaining under the porch system.infill all of the wall openings separating the porch area and basement with same/like material, concrete blocks.remove door opening at the southwest corner of basement, infill foundation wall with like materials, concrete block, replace window removed to create door opening.remove improperly poured concrete steps leading to basement,at the southwest corner, infill with dirt.remove partition erected to form laundry room on the second floor rear porch deck area.remove wood wall framing and drywall on the second floor rear porch by the flight of stairs, replace guard railing & windows. repair first stair tread, cracked stringer at the rear exterior stair system. replace [2] water heaters installed in basement.install pvc piping as drain, waiste and vent piping.copper piping added as water supply piping to all apartments kitchen and baths.remove all piping (gas, pvc drain) installed to c
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2020Complete
Deconvert attic remove all electrical except lights.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Dec 2017Complete
Emergency wreck and remove a 3 story frame multi unit residence
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2016Complete
Replace service entrance wire that was stolen and properly install with exterior ground rod,remove excessive bx in basement that was ripped out when building was vandalize and replace with conduit
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2012Complete
Install 100 amp service 2 gang meter. replace (20) 15 amp receptacles.
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Oil Co. #15544, 43rd & Wentworth (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,450 ft
Jernberg Industries Inc and 9 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
650 ft
Hendricks Elem Community Academy (650 ft), Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch (2,700 ft), Beethoven Elem School (2,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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