5009-5015 South Laflin Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5009-5015 South Laflin Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 18 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 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 5009-5015 South Laflin Street 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. 14 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2022Expired
Sc 2019 cbrc: 2022 cps ada polling place upgrades. current occupancy classification - educational, group e-1, and will not be altered. scope of work includes path of travel improvements on the interior and exterior, and the addition of a new exterior ramp leading to the polling place.5009 s. laflin - also known as 5030 s bishop.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2021Expired
Cps school with no change in use: interior renovations to existing science classrooms. electrical, mechanical and plumbing per plan.
- Permit - elevator equipment Dec 2018
Removal of one(1) vertical wheelchair lift pursuant to scope of work submitted.(ev019384)
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2017Complete
Install microphone on building. tapping into existing 110 volts. installing low voltage wire. installing 110v ac in conduit to power supply. extend low voltage from power supply to microphone sensor. this is a no fee permit per city ordinance, no fee waiver, per email to dcapelectr@cityofchicago.org.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2017Complete
Addition of window a/c units to classrooms and educational spaces.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2016Complete
Richard h.s, 5109 s laflin st chicago il 60609
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2014Complete
Installation of conduit for low voltage systems. ellen h richards career academy hs
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2012Complete
Richards career academy:demolition and renovation of existing culinary, business, computer and law classrooms. renovation includes but is not limited to new finishes, equipment, structural modification to existing walls electrical . lighting, low voltage, security and signage.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2011
Replacement of existing hot water piping throughout 1st. floor. replacement of lab sinks.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2011Complete
Installation of low voltage cctv equipment
- Permit - elevator equipment May 2010
Install one (1) 750lb.cap, 2-stop, 9fpm vertical wheelchair lift at richards career academy in building #1 by the attendance office. pursuant to plans submitted.
- Permit - elevator equipment May 2010
Install limited application limited use 1400lb.cap, 2-stop elevator in building # 3 by the gym at richards career academy. pursuant to plans submitted and a.s.m.e. 17.1 3007.
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Goodyear Tire & Rubber, 4810 South Ashland (1,500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,850 ft
4802 S Throop St. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,950 ft
Illinois Meat Co and 11 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
50 ft
Richards Career Academy HS (50 ft), Peace and Education Coalition HS (1,550 ft), Hamline Elem School (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.8 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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