5118 West Fulton Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5118 West Fulton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 5 permits, 2 not closed, and 5 violations, 5 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 5118 West Fulton Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2021Expired
Spr 2019 cbc new duplex to lower level of and existing 2 story 2 dwelling unit masonry building, interior alterations and replacement of interior finishes on 1st and 2nd floors - 1232sf per level of work area, upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2020Complete
Interior remodeling to an existing 2 story brick building with basement as 2 dwelling units including electrical, plumbing and mechanical work also erect 2 story rear open porch. all work to be done per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2018Complete
New duplex to lower levelof an existing 2 story 2 dwelling unit masonry buildinginterior alterations and replacement of interior finishesupgrades to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Permit - easy permit process May 2017
Repair/replace roof decking (appx 5sf). replace drywall & doors.insulation. (no structural work) all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
- Permit – express permit program May 2017Complete
Relocate 3 gang meter socket & install 100 amp piping to first and second floor.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Certified Alignment, 5223 West Lake St. (850 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
167 N Cicero Ave and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,650 ft
Ace Foundry Co 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
900 ft
Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch (900 ft), Moving Everest Charter School (1,050 ft), Austin College and Career Acad HS (2,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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