5358-5360 South Archer Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5358-5360 South Archer Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 27 permits, 15 not closed, and 12 violations, 8 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 5358-5360 South Archer Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2025Suspended
Revision to permit #101059735 self-cert 2019 cbrc to remove previously planned installation of rear door to the space leaving only one exit. permission received to submit revisions via self-cert from self-cert@cityofchicago.org
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2024Complete
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: ist floor retail unit 101.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2024Suspended
Self-cert 2019 cbrc interior remodel of suite 101, former cell phone store within 1-story masonry strip center to nail salon. work includes installation of 12 pedicure chairs, one toilet room, water heater, utility sink, washer and dryer per plans.
- Permit - signs May 2022
Permanent, illuminated wall sign; pt solutions; north elevation
- Permit - signs May 2022
Permanent, illuminated wall sign; pt solutions; west elevation
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2022Complete
Change of electrical contractor for building permit 100944100 to edge electrical systems llc license # ecc94821
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2021Complete
2019 cbrc: self-cert - interior alterations to existing suite #100 for new pt solutions space. to include associated mep work as per plans. (existing / proposed use: business; existing / proposed construction: iia)
- Permit - signs Apr 2017
West elevation: 9' x 23" led illuminated channel letters "oportun"
- Permit - signs Apr 2017
South (front) elevation: 9' x 23" led illuminated channel letters "oportun"
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2017Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only ste 100 # 4016-70065
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2017
Plumbing only, revision to permit 100688227 to relocate hand sink on 1 st floor.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2017Complete
Self- cert: interior build-out of existing ground floor tenant space as per plans - suite 100. e- business use per plans. ** no ventilation work, no plumbing work**
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Brandy'S Restaurant, 5200 South Cicero (350 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
1,100 ft
Foamex Lp and 8 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
3,650 ft
Hearst Elem School (3,650 ft), Charles J Sahs Elem School (4,050 ft), YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership (4,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5,150 ft
Chicago Midway (MDW). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
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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