4810-4812 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4810-4812 South Prairie Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 49 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 4810-4812 South Prairie Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 49 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2026Active
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior renovations at existing 3-story + basement multi-unit (4du) brick building in order to redistribute full floor simplex units. new concrete parking pad. mechanical, electrical and plumbing per plans. resolve city of chicago violations. dated: 12/19/25(occupancy group r-2; type iii-a construction) **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt May 2025
Reinstate permit no 101018453 must begin work and or request inspections no later than** august 2025 **on permit no 101018453
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2024Active
2019 cbc spr: interior renovation of an existing 3-story, 4-unit, multi-family residence, type iii-a construction, r-2 occupancy, new 6'-0" open metal fence 263 lf as per plans**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2020
Revision to permit 100859959 change plumber to scm plumbing and use sch 40 pvc approved dvp acar on 4.22.20
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2020Expired
Interior rehab and exterior alterations. convert from 3 to 4 dwelling units from an existing 3 story masonry building with basement and replace rear open wood porch with a new open non combustible metal deck and stair (same size & location), as per plans**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2020Complete
Install temporary 100 amp service
- Permit - new construction Sep 2018Complete
Replace existing (2) 3-story wood rear porches, with new, same size and location.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2013Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 339-14641-01 resi
- Permit – express permit program May 2013Complete
Installaiton of low voltage burglar alarm # 340-16177-01 sm busi
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2011
Recover roof on house & garage, replace 300 sheets of drywall,electrical permit # 100414306 issued 10/11/2011.replace 6 plumbing fixtures, 1 hwh, pvc pipes, waste\vent for kitchens only, install 7 new doors & sand floors. all work same as existing.subject to field inspection.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2011Complete
Basement, remove old conduit,bx ,and wiring install new outlets,switches,and fixture,install gfci in all wet area,install smoke/carbon detector,install light fixture,install earth and water ground ,remove bx in 2nd floor apt.,install light fixture in 1st,2nd,and 3rd floor apt.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2011Complete
Porch repair to existing residential building as per plans
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Emerald Properties, 4942 South Calumet Avenue (1,150 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 ft
510 E 50th St and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,550 ft
Williams Medical Prep High Sch (1,550 ft), Bronzeville Scholastic HS (1,700 ft), Beethoven Elem School (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 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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