5610 South Blackstone Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5610 South Blackstone Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 5 not closed, and 10 violations, 10 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 5610 South Blackstone Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2024Complete
Revision to permit #101047129. to change of plumbing contractor.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2024Suspended
Spr 2019 cbrc: alteration to unit 3 at 3rd floor to existing 8-unit building. occupancy r-5, construction type v-a. area of work is 556 s.f.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2021
Masonary repairs on east and west elevations and tuckpointing(3000 sqft).
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2020Complete
Self-cert: replace existing rear porch structure, renovate kitchen area, structural work, new stairs to basement and non-habitable attic space. relocate walls on second floor, replace stairs to attic. relocate new electrical service, electrical work, relocate bathroom on first floor.**no vent work**conditional permit subject to field inspection.**
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2020Complete
Upgrade electric on second and first floor, new smoke detector system, new kitchen and bathrooms
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2018Complete
5610 s blackstone ave, chicago il 60637 replace meter fitting and riser ground new meter fitting
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2016
Replace roof (no mep) (no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
- Permit – express permit program May 2014Complete
Install new 800 amp 120/240v single phase service. permit does not verify the legal number of dwelling units .....
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2013
Rebuild parapet walls and tuckpoint. no structural
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2007Complete
Replace 2-3 story open porches same size and location as per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2007
Remove bricks for lintel repairs,(lintels to remain in place),scrape rust and apply rust proofing to lintels, replace bricks after repairs have been made. all work same as existing.
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lake Park Assoc., 1552 East 55th St. (1,200 ft), open. 1 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
1,050 ft
Ray Elem School (1,050 ft), Bret Harte Elem School (1,100 ft), Murray Elem Language Academy (2,000 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
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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Who lives and works in Chicago
Trading floors, logistics and the deepest architecture stock in America
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
What pays the bills
- Finance and trading
- Logistics and rail
- Law and consulting
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Who anchors the economy
CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines
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- Young professionals
- Families buying space
- Two and three flat owners
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- 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.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
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