473 North Claremont Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 473 North Claremont Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 5 not closed, and 12 violations, 1 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 473 North Claremont Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2022Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 403850695 job # 109667160
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Aug 2021Complete
Wreck and remove a 3 story masonry multi unit residence and a detached masonry garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2020Complete
Spr 2019 cbc. replace existing porch and stairs. all work as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2019
Remove and replace limestone sills at 2st floor south elevation, 100 sq ft of bricks on the west elevation, bricks at buldge area at west elevation. reset loose cappings.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2015
Change hvac contractor to roman heating & cooling for permit 100531952
- Permit - new construction Jun 2014Complete
Erect masonry 6 d.u. building (3b construction) with roof top deck, two detached 3 car masonry garages with roof top deck (3b construction), 6' high 3' by 9'-4" masonry trash enclosure as per plan.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jun 2014Complete
Wreck and remove a 1 story brick residence and detached frame garage
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2013
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 250 sqft
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2009Complete
Remove and replace existing 2 porches and stairs. repair existing deck.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2008
Remove / replace damaged bricks as needed and tuckpointing,repairs for east, west, and south elevations.no grinding or chemical cleaning on this permit. all work subject to field inspection.
- Permit - scaffolding May 2008
Erect 2 werner swing stage scaffolds for tuckpointing on west elevation to eastr elevation. from 06/23/2008 to 06/23/2009.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2006Complete
Remodel existing 2nd floor area as master bedroom suite. remodel common stair. remodel first floor as per plans to include mep.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
13 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lakeside Construction, 333 North Western Ave. (1,300 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
1,950 ft
Milliken Design and 21 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
Mitchell Elem School (650 ft), Chopin Elem School (2,450 ft), IYC Chicago (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.9 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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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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- 45%
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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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