5629 South University Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5629 South University Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 17 permits, 7 not closed, and 15 violations, 12 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 5629 South University Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2023
Revision to permit#100764536/100959719 change hvac contractor to ardmore fresh air inc
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2023Complete
Change of electrical contractor on the building permit #100965880 to cs electric inc.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2023
Change of all contractors on the building permit #100965880. gc to euro tile & remodeling, inc (dba twice the measure), hvac to o & j heating & cooling corp., plumbing to z & m plumbing inc., mason to casey masonry, inc., electrical contractor change is on the permit 101005070.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2022Expired
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior renovations of existing single-family residence as indicated in plans,including basement build-out and new addition of first floor sun room - **no work on third floor per plans, to remain as is per plans**. iii-a construction (total 4,827.49s.f.)
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Feb 2022
Reinstate permits no 100764536, owner richard farmer to act as contractor *final reinstatement, must start construction and request inspections within 6 months*
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2021Complete
Contractor change name existing permit number 100794472
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2021Complete
**fire alarm permit**installation of a city of chicago required class 1 fire alarm system, per city of chicago code in a residential occupancy building
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2021
Alternative code approval to install pvc pipes and fittings for drains and vents below grade for # 100794472
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2020Complete
Residential space remodel to existing fraternity house (existing 3b construction), interior improvements on all floors (basement thru 3rd floor and attic) w/ new metal rear egress stair per plans no change in use, area or bedroom count, no area added per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2020
Tuckpoint. repair masonry guard rails, coping & masonry around lintels. replace roof. replace appx 750sf of window glazing- (no mep)(no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2018Complete
Self-certified submission: interior demolition of walls and existing stair.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2018Complete
Revision to permit #100713104: architectural changes to ne corner of building. stairway to be removed in basement, 1st, & 2nd floors. enlargement of kitchen from that shown in previously permitted project.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bbs Associates, Inc., 505 East 57th Street (400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Millikan, Robert A., House and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
900 ft
Ray Elem School (900 ft), Kozminski Elem Community Academy (2,600 ft), Murray Elem Language Academy (2,600 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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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
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
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.
- 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- 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.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
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