4859 South Forrestville Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4859 South Forrestville Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 3 not closed, and 18 violations, 16 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 4859 South Forrestville Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 16 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2022Complete
100 amp 1 meter service
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2020Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 403034019 job # 103374370
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2020
Revision to permit#100859280 alt. code approval: schedule 40 pvc pipes and fittings for above and below grade plumbing.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2020Complete
Interior alterations,deconvert 2nd floor apartment and duplex with first floor and basement, remove existing rear enclosed porch and new brick car garage with roof top to an existing 2 story brick building with basement as per plans(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit – express permit program May 2020Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 403034019 job # 102766688
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2020Complete
Interior renovation to de-convert (2) dwelling units into single family residence at existing 2-story masonry building with basement and new brick 2-car garage per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2020Complete
Interior renovation to de-convert (2) dwelling units into a single family residence at existing 2-story masonry building with basement #4859
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2020Complete
Upgrade service change switches and outlets
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2020Complete
Upgrade service change switches and outlets
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2020
Revision to permit#100857220.alternative code for pvc pipes,fitting for below grade.
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2020
Revision to permit#100856369.alternative code for pvc plumbing pipes,fitting below grade.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2018Complete
Replace 2 story rear open wood porch
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
Brownfield site
650 ft
4958 S Forrestville Ave 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
1,500 ft
Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch (1,500 ft), Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts (1,750 ft), Reavis Elem Math & Sci Spec Schl (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.3 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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