4909-4911 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4909-4911 North Lincoln Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 23 permits, 10 not closed, and 14 violations, 14 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 4909-4911 North Lincoln Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2026Active
Self-cert 2019 cbc: alterations for vacant ground floor 1,026 sqft retail space for tea shop. no work to dwelling units above(occupancy group b, type iiib construction)
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2024Complete
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: exterior walls tuckpointing.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2023
Revision to permit # 100999882 change of general contractor and hvac contractor as listed in application.
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2022
Work in existing commercial space (unit c) only: replace drywall, tile, cabinets (without plumbing connections) & countertops (without plumbing connections)- electrical & hvac must be pulled under separate permits- all work same as existing
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2020
Tuck point 200 sq. ft. of a mixed used building
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2020Complete
Self-cert: 1st floor interior alteration for a new limited restaurant (ice-cream shop) in existing 4 story mixed use brick building. work to be done at ground level only to include architecture, plumbing, hvac and electric work, as per architect's plans.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2015Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4015-49858
- Permit - signs Jan 2015
Replace existing zip change cabinet with a single color electronic message center unit facing nw and se off of n. lincoln avenue
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2014Complete
Installation of a low voltage burglar alarm system in unit #1.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2013Complete
Interior build-out of existing 1st floor office suite. conditional permit subject to field inspection.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2012
Spot tuckpoint, repair/replace capstones and caulk 122lf
- Permit - signs Aug 2011
This is a new project for location 4917 n. lincoln, it will be a brown awning with beige letters and logo that will read hilary's cookies. its measurements are of 9' by 4' by 2'.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Mia Property Acquisition, Llc, 2525 West Gunnison Avenue (850 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,100 ft
Paymaster Corp and 1 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
2,300 ft
Chappell Elem School (2,300 ft), Budlong Elem School (2,400 ft), Waters Elem School (2,550 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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