5061 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5061 North Northwest Highway have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 1 not closed, and 15 violations, 1 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 5061 North Northwest Highway at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2025Suspended
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 125 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. specific location: parking spot.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Complete
Revision to permit #101006103. to change of other (hvac) contractor.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2023Complete
Revision to permit #101006103 change mason contractor
- Permit - new construction Sep 2023Complete
Dds 2019 cbc: erect a masonry 3-story w/basement multi-unit residential only building with fourteen (14) d.u.'s total, a 7-car attached garage accessed by a public alley with one (1) accessible space that includes three (3) e.v.s.e. ready spaces, a rooftop deck accessed by 2 stairway enclosures, a rear 2nd fl. roof deck, & seven (7) bicylce parking spaces in the basement as per plans. provide seven (7) unenclosed off-street parking spaces at rear accessed by a public alley for a total of fourteen (14) off-street parking spaces provided on-site; erect a 95 sq. ft. masonry trash enclosure at rear; erect a 5' high wi fence no more than 20% opaque along the northwest hwy. & carmen ave. property lines & a 5' high wood fence along the south side property line outside of the required front setback. (occupancy r-2, type iiia) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
- Permit - new construction Sep 2018Complete
Construct new masonry private garage with roof deck and stair
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2011Complete
Deconvert existing 3 dwelling unit building to original 2 dwelling unit use as per plans. repair existing rear open wood porch and stairs same size and location.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2006Complete
Addition of two bar sinks and two dishwashers to basement level of residential building as per plan.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Nov 2006Complete
Wreck and remove a two story frame building with a garage.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Nov 2006Complete
Wreck and remove a one and a half story frame building with frame garage.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2006Complete
Change electrical contractor, existing permit # 100037563 all electrical work to remain the same as on approved blu prints.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Tfc Bank, 4930 North Milwaukee (1,000 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
1,150 ft
Orion Industries Ltd and 6 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
2,050 ft
Beaubien Elem School (2,050 ft), Farnsworth Elem School (2,600 ft), Prussing Elem School (3,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 mi
Chicago O'Hare (ORD). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
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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