4936 South Kildare Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4936 South Kildare Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 1 not closed, and 7 violations, 7 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 4936 South Kildare Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2017Complete
Revision to existing permit#100667122 - 2 story residential brick bldg w/bsmt - de-convert existing bsmt unit & duplex w/1st fl unit - duplex existing 2nd fl unit w/attic - address all open violations - all work as per approved plans and permits - original and revision permits.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2016Complete
Existing residential 2 story brick building w/bsmt- de-convert existing basement unit & duplex w/1st fl unit - duplex existing 2nd floor unit w/attic - bring all existing mechanicals up to current code - address violations - all work as per approved drawings
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2016Complete
Upgrade the electrical service to 200 amps. provide and install 6 new electrical circuits.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2015Complete
Install (5) new electrical circuits
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2015Complete
Basement dwelling unit revision. install bathroom in the attic. new front staircase from the basement. new baseboard heating in the basement.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2013
Fences: 50ft 0in x 6ft 0in: qty 1
- Permit - new construction Jul 2012Complete
Erect s.f.r. two story w/bsmt and a new garage as per plan.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2009Complete
New 200 amp service. two meters and two c.b. panels. new ground connection. (2) 2-pole 20 amp a.c. circuits. note: basement/1st/2nd floors.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2009Complete
Replace existing 100 amp panel with up to 30 circuit panel. (1) 2-pole 20 amp circuit for a.c. (1) 2-pole 20 amp circuit for forced air fan coil.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2009Complete
New 200 amp 240 volt service to two meters and (2) new circuit breaker panels. (1) 2-pole 20 amp circuit for a.c. new ground connection.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2009Complete
Upgrade panels on existing 100 amp service. install (2) 2-pole 20 amp circuits; (1) for a.c. and one for air handler unit. basement 1st floor.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2009Complete
Upgrade existing service to 100 amp, 240 v. install (2) 2-pole 20 amp circuits. (1) for a.c., and (1) for air handler units.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Cicero Archer Nrg Llc, 5141 South Archer Avenue (950 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,200 ft
Austenal Inc and 15 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
1,350 ft
YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership (1,350 ft), Edwards Elem School (1,700 ft), Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
1.6 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
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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- 45%
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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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