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5222-5238 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago

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Quick answers

Does 5222-5238 South Cornell Avenue have open permits or code violations?
Chicago Department of Buildings lists 4 permits, all closed, and 20 violations, 14 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 5222-5238 South Cornell Avenue at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.

Permits and code violations

Every permit on file is closed out. 14 open violations.

  1. Permit – express permit program Nov 2019Complete

    Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 402276414 job # 101064838

  2. Permit – express permit program Oct 2019Complete

    Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 403067071 job # 10109219

  3. Permit – express permit program Sep 2019Complete

    Low voltage burglar alarm installation. interior work only. apt j cust no 403036111 job no 100654322

  4. Permit – express permit program Nov 2011Complete

    100 amp service

Chicago Department of Buildings

Safety and environment

FEMA natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.

FEMA National Risk Index, census tract

Leaking fuel tanks

12 within 1,650 ft

Nearest: Hyde Park Station & Car Wash, 5130 South Lake Park Avenue (600 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

Historic listing nearby

450 ft

East Park Towers. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.

National Park Service, National Register

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

1,500 ft

Kenwood Academy High School (1,500 ft), Murray Elem Language Academy (1,900 ft), Bret Harte Elem School (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.

U.S. Department of Education, NCES

Major airport

8.6 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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Who lives and works in Chicago

Trading floors, logistics and the deepest architecture stock in America

Chicago carries a full corporate economy at a price the coasts do not match. Neighborhoods are distinct and walkable, two and three flats are everywhere, and the Loop still sets the commute for finance, law and consulting.

$71,673
median household income
18.9%
residents aged 25 to 34
45%
households that own their home

What pays the bills

  • Finance and trading
  • Logistics and rail
  • Law and consulting
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing

Who anchors the economy

CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines

The market is shaped around

  • Young professionals
  • Families buying space
  • Two and three flat owners
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Viewing recommendations

What's worth checking in person before deciding.

  • Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
  • This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
  • Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
  • Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
  • Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
  • Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
  • Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.

Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.