4812 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4812 South Indiana Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 45 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 4812 South Indiana 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. 45 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2022
Repair existing wood frame porch to correct violations. no plans required per inspection report.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2020
20 x 20 x 15 masonry garage w/ flat roof; two 2 sq ft vents, oh door and service door; side set back 1 ft and 4ft
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2019
Garage
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2017
Change of gc for #100625401 to all in construction inc
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2016Complete
Interior alterations to existing 3-story, 3 d.u. masonry building with basement (3b construction), complete gut renovation, new concrete basement floor & mechanicals per plan. **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2015Complete
Up-grade service 400 amps. connect to eisting. replace receptacles,switches and light fixtures through-out.,
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Feb 2013Complete
Emergency wreck and remove 3 story brick residence
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jan 2013Complete
Emergency demolition of a 3 story brick residence building.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2012
Emergency demo of 2 story rear porch only for 2 story vacant building
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2011
Plumbing work, masonry, roof repairs and replace window panes. all work non structural. all work subject to field inspection.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2008
Patch & repair drywall as needed, no electric work under this permit application.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2008Complete
New open wood porch for existing 3 story brick 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: Marathon Gas Station, 4654 South Wabash Avenue (1,200 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,550 ft
510 E 50th St. 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
1,200 ft
Williams Medical Prep High Sch (1,200 ft), Bronzeville Scholastic HS (1,350 ft), Beethoven Elem School (1,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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