5216-5218 North Kenmore Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5216-5218 North Kenmore Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 20 permits, 15 not closed, and 55 violations, 23 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 5216-5218 North Kenmore Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 23 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2026Complete
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement underground grease piping replacement.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2023
Roof recover only,no tear off. - no structural work
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2023
Work at exterior west elevation:brick replacement including replacing 3 face brick courses of deteriorated parapet (no parapet rebuild), (appx 200 sq ft for all brick replacement)tuckpointing (5,000 sq ft), install flashing the top of the slab edge at all remaining face brick, remove and reinstall terra cotta copings, remove and reinstall clay tile copings, reinstall all window stone sill and install flashing and drainage accessories, concrete spandrel repairs 635 sq ft of concrete repairs, waterproofing system for concrete spandrels; subject to field inspections
- Permit - easy permit process May 2023
Windows (replacement only): qty 428
- Permit - elevator equipment Jan 2023
Modernization of (2) two eg passenger elevators, cars 1 & 2, both 1500lbs capacity, 150fpm, pursuant to scope of work/plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev003115).
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2022
Repair/replace underground sanitary cast iron soil pipe at elevator lobby.repair or replace underground pipe in lobby only.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2022Expired
Spr 2019 cbrc: replacement of kitchen cabinets, countertop, faucet, sink, light fixture, and flooring (all items replaced in existing location). replacement of bathroom vanities, light fixture, medicine cabinet, lav, and toilet (all items replaced in existing location). existing tubs/showers to remain. (occupancy group r-2; type iiia construction)
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2021
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 10000 sqft
- Permit - easy permit process May 2021
Masonry rehab for exterior south and north elevations: brick replacement, 100% tuckpointing (10,000 sq ft), 2030 sq ft concrete spandrel repairs; replace 3 face brick courses of parapet; east & west penthouse: replce face brick facade, install new lintels over door, window & ext. louver, shelf angel lintel for 1 wythe brick, rebuild terracotta, cornice, clay copings, seal joints
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2021
Units 701 & 703 repairs due to a fire damage:repair & replace drywall, ceiling tile, doors, windows, flooring , electrical work, plumbing, (1)tub, (1)kitchen sink, (1)bath sink, and (2)toilets.
- Permit - elevator equipment Feb 2020
Perform city of chicago fire service mandate upgrade on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 8-floor; and one(1) 1500lb capacity, 8-floor, ewgt, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev003115)
- Permit - scaffolding Mar 2018
Erect 1 scaffold from 03/19/2018 to 03/27/2018.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicago School District, 1053 West Foster Avenue (250 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,800 ft
Delta Precision Circuits and 1 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
500 ft
Goudy Technology Academy (500 ft), McCutcheon Elem School (2,200 ft), Peirce Elem Intl Studies School (3,600 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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- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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