5600-5608 North Western Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5600-5608 North Western Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 19 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 46 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 5600-5608 North Western Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 46 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2025Suspended
Repairs to two 3-story open rear wood porches. no change in size/location/configuration. (occupancy group r-2; type iiia construction)
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2022Expired
Masonry repairs, per plans
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2018Complete
Replace all lights, switches, and receptacle outlets with new in unit #105
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2018Complete
Interior remodel to existing 1 story commercial space for a new coffee shop as per plans
- Permit - easy permit process May 2018
S & e elevations: spot grinding/tuck pointing brick & terra coota, up to 500 sf
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2018Complete
Install new light fixtures, replace light switches and receptacles throughout using existing wiring and circuits
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2018
Plumbing only replace 1 3 comp sink and 1 hand sink with associated piping,subject to field inspection.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2016Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4015-71179
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2015Complete
Existing 3 story w/bsmnt brick condo building - replace 4 existing open wood porches with new - sae - replace lintels as needed - fix damaged limestone, tuck point and replace damaged bricks throughout as needed - legalize & repair existing open steel balconies - 4 tiers w/3 balconies - repair roof as needed - address all violations as per report - all work as per drawings - permit covers 2412-16 w bryn mawr ave, chicago.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2014Complete
Repairs to 1st fl framing, installation of drywall ceiling w/electrical in bsmt., plywood sub-floor on top of existing floor joist & underlayment to create 1 hour fire rated 1st fl assembly to existing 1000 sf commercial space (bicycle repair shop) to correct code violation per plans no other work to be performed under this permit **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2013Complete
Remove 2 existing 3-story open wood porches and replace with new 2 wood open porches 3 story- same as existing, replace existing wood decking atop second floor and replace with new decking - same as existing
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2013
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 80 sqft
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, 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. (1,500 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
4,200 ft
Metalmasters and 1 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
3,050 ft
Jamieson Elem School (3,050 ft), Chappell Elem School (3,450 ft), Budlong Elem School (3,500 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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