450-456 North Aberdeen Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 450-456 North Aberdeen Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 4 not closed, and 8 violations, 8 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 450-456 North Aberdeen Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2022Expired
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations including mep for an existing 2 story, 3 unit frame building with basement. all work per plans.(occupancy r-5: construction class va)
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2021Complete
Replace switches and outlets
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2021
Replace (2500 sq ft)drywall,12 doors,windows,plumbing fixtures with associated piping(2500 sq ft)of vinyl flooring,(3)sets of cabinets.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2020
Reset coping (appx 50 sf) & replace bricks (appx 150sf) (no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2016Complete
Rebuild existing porches as per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2015Complete
Rebuild (3) story porch as per plans, roof stays
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2015Complete
Change of electrical contractor for permit #100564057
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2014
Repair/replace drywall throughout. electrical on separate permti
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2014Complete
Upgrading (4) 60-amp services to 100-amp services. changing all receptacles, switches and fixtures in two units.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2010Complete
Build 1 story open wood front doh prototype porch.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2007Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
24 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bruss, Bill, 1139 West Grand Avenue (400 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,800 ft
951 W Huron. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
400 ft
Sherman Reynolds Inc and 28 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
1,600 ft
Ogden Int High School (1,600 ft), Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep (1,850 ft), Otis Elem School (2,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.7 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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