518 North Leclaire Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 518 North Leclaire Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 18 permits, 11 not closed, and 45 violations, 42 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 518 North Leclaire Avenue 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
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 42 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2023Complete
200amp service upgrade three meters one for public add ten new circuits
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2022
Patch/repair and replace existing drywall. replace plumbing fixtures and associated piping. refinish floors,install new cabinets and trim. install door and windows same size and location.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2022
Garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2022Expired
Repair front balcony as per plan.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2021
Change plumbing contractor on permit #100928712 to pipe down plumbing.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2021
Correct leaks by replacing copper/pvc for kitchen, baths & hot water heater- all work same as existing,,plumbing fixture replacement,d,w,v and water repair and replae and water heater replacement (plans required for ductwork and porch)
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2019
Tear off and re-roof flat torch down material
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2018
Replace fixtures and water & waste lines.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2018
Furnace (replacement only): qty 2
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2017Complete
Replacing service feeder wires that was stolen and replacing old outlets and switches through out building.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2013Complete
Addit 3 th meter +public panel existing service
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2013Complete
Install 200 amp 3-meter service, replace 60 outlets and 16 fixtures, and replace old wire.
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Certified Alignment, 5223 West Lake St. (1,300 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
1,800 ft
Ace Foundry Co and 7 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
Moving Everest Charter School (900 ft), Nash Elem School (1,800 ft), KIPP Academy Chicago Campus (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.1 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- 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.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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