4745-4749 North Western Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4745-4749 North Western Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 24 permits, 13 not closed, and 20 violations, 3 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 4745-4749 North Western Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2026Active
Spr 2019 cbrc: convert existing 2nd floor to original dwelling unit. no architectural changes and no hvac changes. existing 3-story type iii-a building with total 2 dwelling units, one on 2nd floor and one on 3rd floor and the 1st floor to remain as existing commercial space.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2026Active
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(icp rgv090hezhhfac) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop.
- Permit - signs Jun 2025
Non-illuminated acm letters on white maxmetal backer
- Permit - signs Jul 2024
Storefront sign - acm cut letters w/ vinyl overlay - flush mounted
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2021
Tuckpoint entire east elevation. spot tuckpoint south elevation where necessary. (grinding under separate environmental permit) no structural work
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2019Complete
Lintel replacement.
- Permit - signs Dec 2017
Installation of internally-illuminated channel letters mounted to aluminum wireway panel
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2015Complete
Spiritual dream gallery 131-43307-02 low voltage permit for low voltage burglar alarm installation
- Permit - signs Mar 2014
Channel letter facing west
- Permit - signs Jul 2013
Permit pullout for existing signage
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2011Complete
Replace back entry to basement stairs and to 2nd floor as per plan
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2011Complete
Interior remodel/alteration of interior space including 8 new receptacles, and 1 new light
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: Skender Construction, 4735 North Lincoln Avenue (250 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
Waters Elem School (1,600 ft), Chappell Elem School (3,000 ft), Devry Advantage Academy High Schl (3,150 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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