4416 South Oakenwald Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4416 South Oakenwald Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 17 permits, 7 not closed, and 37 violations, 34 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 4416 South Oakenwald Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 34 open violations.
- Permit - elevator equipment Feb 2025
Installtion of (1) one residential passenger elevator, 950lbs capacity @ 40fpm, 4 stops, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. of buildings elevator bureau inspection.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Aug 2024
Reinstate permit#100910058 must being work and or request inspections no later than december 2024 or resubmit drawings for permitting
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2023
Flat roof tear off and replacement. install modified membrane, coping tile, roof board sheathing materials
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2021Active
Existing 3-story masonry building w/h basement and rear/coach framed house rehabilitation. work includes new smooth finish cedar shingles on the second and third floors to match historic size, lap exposure and shape (rectangular on the second floor and octagonal in the triangular gable above), recladding of existing projecting bay to match historic conditions, new metal balusters with newel posts on the front façade, and new wood windows to fit existing openings. all new wood to be painted. any required masonry repairs to utilize mortar matching the historic in color, type.strength, texture and joint profile. historic preservation staff to be notified to view and approve and changes in scope resulting from unforeseen conditions.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2017Complete
Interior and exterior alterations per plans to principal (front building) building and new rear deck
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2015Complete
Change of electrical contractor for permit number 100596361
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2015Complete
Interior renovation of existing 2 story 2 unit masonry building with basement as per plans - no work to front facade, windows or doors
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2015Complete
Install a standby generator system
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2008Complete
Replace single rear porch with doh prototype, not to include roof system
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2007Complete
Change of electrical contractor for building permit #100186559.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2007Complete
Chande of electrical contractor for building permit #100155339.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2007Complete
Revisions to existing permit # 100155339, for roof assembly, wall cladding octangonal and rectangular wood shingles, bay window and gable ornamentation and interior alterations to rough carpentry framing for web joist and roof. conditional permit subject to field inspections.
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
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
1,100 ft
Robinson Elem School (1,100 ft), Ariel Elem Community Academy (1,400 ft), Univ of Chicago Chtr-Nth Kenwood (1,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.3 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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