454-456 East 61st Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 454-456 East 61st Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 5 not closed, and 35 violations, 30 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 454-456 East 61st Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 30 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2025Suspended
Amending permit 101059533 issued on 11/13/2024 for new construction residential 3 flat. changing electrical services from 400 amp to 600 amps. no other changes 5a residential frame 3 story building
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2025Suspended
Amending permit # 101058264 issued on 9/25/2024 - amending electrical service from 400 to 600 amp service. original permit new construction 3-flat slab on grade frame 5a residential building
- Permit - new construction Nov 2024Active
5a residential 3 flat, slab on grade, new construction ground up (3 dwelling units). all new hvac, plumbing, electrical, new rear slab on grade parking pad (3 spaces), new fence
- Permit - new construction Sep 2024Suspended
Spr 2019 cbrc: 5a residential 3 flat, slab on grade, new construction ground up (3 dwelling units) all new hvac, plumbing, electrical, new rear slab on grade parking pad (3 spaces), new rear deck, new fence
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2018Complete
Build out space for carry out restaurant. new range exhaust hood & fan, electric & plumbing remodeling, furnace replacement, sink installation, installtion of frame partitions.**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2018Complete
Upgrade the electrical service from 200 amp to 400 amp and reconnect existing circuits.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2018Complete
Upgrade the electrical service from 200 amp to 400 amp and reconnect existing circuits.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2018Complete
Upgrade existing 16 circuit panel to 30 circuits and label. label 12 circuit panel in closet area and remove hazardous wiring.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2009
Replace 4 lavs,same as existing. plumbing only,subject to field inspection.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2009Complete
Replace two story open stair and existing roof walkway with same size and same location
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2008Complete
Low voltage electrical
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicago Dept. Of Env., 458 East 63rd St. (1,400 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
4,200 ft
Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete Inc State St and 1 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
1,350 ft
Fiske Elem School (1,350 ft), Dulles Elem School (1,850 ft), CICS - Washington Pk Campus (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 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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