5453-5459 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5453-5459 North Lincoln Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 17 permits, 8 not closed, and 44 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 5453-5459 North Lincoln Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2025Active
Spr 2019 cbrc: internal renovations to convert existing 3 story/6 unit residence to 7 units, (per adu ordinance), bringing unit into compliance, per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2025Active
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 8 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: unit# 405: wall, frnt rm, din rm, bthrm, kitch.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2024Complete
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: exterior brick, chimney walls, window sills.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2023Complete
Existing 3 story w/bsmt. masonry residential multi-unit bldg. ¿ repair 2 existing open wood porches, same as existing, to address violations. all work as per plans & code compliant at 2507-09 w catalpa ave, chicago, il 60625.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2023
Masonary repairs: replace saplling brick,repair cracks,fix loose bricks and tuckpointing - no structural work - 1500 sqft
- Permit - signs May 2023
Replacing top portion of existing, double-faced, ground wign with new panel. n/w lot location; n/s facing text
- Permit - signs May 2023
Illuminated wall sign; west elevation 120 sq/ft
- Permit - signs May 2023
Replacing bottom portion of existing, double-faced, ground wign with emc panel. n/w lot location; n/s facing text
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2019Complete
Replacing existing enclosed porch with new open wood porch as plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2016Complete
Interior remodeling of existing retail area. remodeling includes new interior finishes and minor electrical work. current use: retail. proposed use: dining area of restaurant.(no new mechanical work or plumbing work under this permit)
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2016Complete
Upgrade the electric service from 100 amp to 600 amp 1-phase and reconnect existing circuits.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2016Complete
Apt # 1: replace outlets, switches and lights.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 1st Wheel Inc., 5601 North Lincoln St. (1,150 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
4,450 ft
Modern Die Casting Co and 2 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
2,450 ft
Budlong Elem School (2,450 ft), Jamieson Elem School (2,600 ft), Chappell Elem School (3,250 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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