5430 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5430 South Dorchester Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 17 permits, 7 not closed, and 24 violations, 3 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 5430 South Dorchester Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2024Complete
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 34; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: window replacement throughout house.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2024Suspended
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), first and second floor. remodel existing bathrooms, add laundry, redo closets interior alterations to existing single family residence.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2024Suspended
New wiring in remodeled 3 bathrooms, 2 laundry rooms, guest bedroom and hallway
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2021Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 403792821 job # 108846575
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2021Expired
Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs as per plan.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2021Complete
Remove and replace existing rear open wood deck as per plan.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Aug 2020
Reinstate permit no 100642711 & change gc to keaton
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Aug 2020
Reinstate permit no. 100706409 & change gc to keaton
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2017Complete
Revision to permit 100642711 to include removal of existing front open porches at 1st and 2nd floors and roof above, removal of existing front entry stair, and removal of existing front facade, new front facade in same location as existing and new front one story open entry stair at an existing 3 story w/ basement sfr as per plans
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2017Complete
Change electrical contractor permit #100642711
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2016Complete
Complete interior renovation of existing 3 story w/ basement, iiib construction, single-family residence; new rear one story open steel deck and stair; and new third fl. dormer addition (no increase to floor area) as per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2016Complete
Revision permit# 100624287 dormer second floor walls up revision per plans
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: Lake Park Assoc., 1552 East 55th St. (1,350 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
450 ft
Murray Elem Language Academy (450 ft), Ray Elem School (1,850 ft), Bret Harte Elem School (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.3 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- 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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