4937-4941 North Damen Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4937-4941 North Damen Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 6 not closed, and 1 violation.
- 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 4937-4941 North Damen 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. No open violations.
- Permit - new construction Aug 2026Active
Spr 2019 cbc: full permit for a 5-story mixed use building with 16 dwelling units, 2 retail spaces, occupiable public rooftop deck, 20 bicycle spaces and 16 car attached garage (occupancy group b, r2, s2; type iii-a construction)
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Feb 2026Active
Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2025Complete
For permit 101056197: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit - signs Nov 2024
Chicago hot yoga - non-illuminated wall sign - (n damen ave elevation) - 2'-2"h x 14'-4"w (31 sqft)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2024Complete
Spr 2019 cbc. existing non bearing partition removal new yoga floor plan layout new electrical new water baseboards installed in addition to existing rtu and ducts new plumbing/sewer connected to existing mains. all work as per plans.
- Permit - elevator equipment Sep 2023
Installation of (1) one eg passenger elevator, 2100lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 5 stops, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. of building elevator bureau inspection.
- Permit - new construction Nov 2022Complete
New construction of 1 retail unit and 12 dwelling units 4 story, iiia construction (masonry) building with attached 12 car garage on ground floor per plans
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Aug 2022Complete
Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2013
Roof recover. install floor tile (no structural work, no mep work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2011Complete
New opening in existing exterior wall for over easy cafe to access new exterior walk- in cooler. new electrical power supply to new cooler from existing electrical panel per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2006
Repairs due to fire: remove / replace 5/8" drywall, new doors, windows. electrical repairs to include:new wiring, switches, fixtures. all work same as existing.
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: Ravenswood Terrace Llc, 1801 West Argyle Street (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,150 ft
Paymaster Corp and 2 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
1,100 ft
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl (1,100 ft), Amundsen High School (1,300 ft), McPherson Elem School (1,300 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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