4732-4734 North Damen Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4732-4734 North Damen Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 15 permits, 7 not closed, and 28 violations, 17 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 4732-4734 North Damen 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. 17 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2017Complete
Self-cert. rebuild existing rear porch and install new garage roof deck (w/ wood stair and bridge connection) on previously rebuilt garage per plans (separate permit) - meets all loading. no electrical work.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2016
Fences: 50ft in x 6ft in: qty 1
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2016Complete
Interior alteration of existing 2 story, single family residence; new doors, windows, partition walls, kitchen cabinets; build out attic; building out basement; new interior stairs; new open frame rear porch deck; new garage; mep as per planscurrent: sfr - no change
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2015
Garage
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2012Complete
Replace all existing wiring with new wiring
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2012Complete
1)-furnish and install one 120/240volt 200amp 1-phase overhead meter housing in a new location on the west exterior wall. 2)-furnish and install one 120/240volt 200amp 1-phase 40 circuit main breaker load center in a new location on the west wall in the basement. 3)-furnish and install one dedicated 120volt 20amp gfci outlet in a new location near the new load center.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2012
Erect a two (2) car frame detached garage (22' x 20' x 9') alley drive, two (2) sq ft roof vent
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2009Complete
Installation of a low voltage security alarm system job #326-48555-01 dustin grove adt sales rep gary guidi
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2009Complete
Install 4 news lights and 4 new outlets in existing circuit for storage spaces.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2008
Repair or replace drywall in extend permit number 100053012 electric upgrade to single family home.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2008Complete
Erect second floor dormer and interior stair within existing single family residence; attic for inactive storage only (conditional permit subject to field inspection)(no hvac equipment within permit scope)
- Permit - easy permit process May 2007
Porch repairs to address violations: add joist hangers, install ledger bolts. repairs to exterior brick wall. all work subject to field inspection.
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 3m Allepy Real Estate, 4638 North Damen Avenue (650 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,250 ft
Paymaster Corp and 2 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
750 ft
McPherson Elem School (750 ft), Devry Advantage Academy High Schl (800 ft), Amundsen High School (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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