5463 South University Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5463 South University Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 23 permits, 9 not closed, and 11 violations, 2 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 5463 South University Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2026Active
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 cooling tower(paragon model delta t-100, roof top) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2025Active
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 150 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement and rear of building.
- Permit - signs Apr 2025
Installation of one (1) single-sided, non-illuminated sign panel.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2017Complete
Adding devices on 2nd fl to an existing class i fa system (daycare). ck#1576;$150.00.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2017
Replace roof system (no mep) (no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2017Complete
Interior alterations to an existing three (3) story day- care facility to convert existing offices into classrooms for day-care use as per plans.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2014Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4011-37678
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2014
Change gc to teofil dobre for permit 100514163
- Permit - signs Jul 2014
Installation of an illuminated business id sign
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2014Complete
Change electrical contractor on permit no 100514163
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2014
Revision to permit # 100503464 to change plumbing contractor to c. f. taffe plumbing co. inc.
- Permit - elevator equipment Feb 2014
Installation of (1) 2500# cap., 4-stop, hydraulic, passenger elevator pursuant to plans submitted. installation to be made in compliance with 2010 city of chicago elevator code.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: University Of Chicago/Real Estate Operations, 1330 East 53rd Street (1,400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
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
1,500 ft
Kozminski Elem Community Academy (1,500 ft), Murray Elem Language Academy (1,650 ft), Ray Elem School (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.0 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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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
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CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines
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- Two and three flat owners
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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.
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