5020-5024 North Sheridan Road, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5020-5024 North Sheridan Road have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 17 permits, 8 not closed, and 15 violations.
- 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 5020-5024 North Sheridan Road 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2023
Fences: 66ft in x 6ft in: qty 1 (may not be solid within front yard)
- Permit - signs May 2018
East elevation: 2' x 12' led illuminated blade sign "self storage safeguard"
- Permit - signs Jan 2018
South elevation: 18'-2" x 16'-0" led illuminated flat wall sign "safeguard self storage"
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2016Complete
Customer has now single phase 240/120 ,they are adding two hvac units on roof that are 3 phase 208 volt 4 wire. we will install a 3 ph 4 wire 250 amp service on a new 6x6 womanized pole mounted to building extending upright 16 ft for garbage truck clearance hook up 1 new 3 phase 208 v 5 ton unit and one 2.5 ton unit.3 ph 3 wire 208/120 volt.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2015Complete
Install intercom,camera's,key pad access ,and security on storage lockers
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2015Complete
Install non required fire alarm panel for elevator recall
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2015
Revision to permit # 100519345/100543308 to change the plumber of record to pipe-line plumbing & hvac contractor to air blue heating and cooling
- Permit - signs Sep 2015
East elevation: non-illuminated flat wall sign "safeguard self storage 312.523.0711"
- Permit - elevator equipment Sep 2015
Installation of (2) 4500# cap., 5-stop, hydraulic passenger elevator pursuant to plans submitted. installation to be made in compliance with 2010 city of chicago elevator code.
- Permit – express permit program May 2015Complete
Temp service 100 amp single phase 240 volt
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2015Complete
Structural foundation revisions to approved permit #100519345 for new storage facility, as per plans.
- Permit - new construction Oct 2014Complete
Revision to permit #100519345 to revise new sprinklered storage facility from 6 stories to 5 stories and building revisions throughout (type 1c construction) per plans. **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicago School District, 1053 West Foster Avenue (900 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,050 ft
Goudy Technology Academy (1,050 ft), McCutcheon Elem School (1,050 ft), Uplift Community High School (3,100 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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