5650-5654 South Archer Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5650-5654 South Archer Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 7 not closed, and 4 violations, 1 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 5650-5654 South Archer Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Permit - signs Sep 2026
Ascend cannabis: internally illuminated double sided projecting sign with pushed through elements (s archer ave elevation) - 2'-6" h x 6'-0" projection (15 sq ft)
- Permit - signs Jan 2024
Permanent, illuminated wall sign; west elevation; 90 sq/ft
- Permit - signs May 2022
Permanent, non-illuminated wall sign; west elevation
- Permit - signs May 2022
Permanent, non-illuminated wall sign; south elevation
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2022Expired
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: expansion of a medical and adult use cannabis dispensary in two commercial spaces: 5648 and 5650 s. archer ave. minor alterations to existing 1st floor retail space, includes select demo. and construction of non-load bearing partitions for new storage and server rooms. also includes reconstruction of the existing exterior parapet per plans.**no mep work** (b-business and m-mercantile; iiia construction)
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2020Complete
Rebuild porch as per plans (revision to permit #100868163)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2020Complete
Rebuild porch as per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2019Complete
Interior renovation of an existing building. existing use occupancy is class e / future use is business class e. work on the second floor is for mechanical only. not part of the establishment.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2017
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 300 sqft
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2016Complete
Installation of low voltage wiring for security system and data wiring.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2016Complete
Nolan electric construction will be completing the electrical work at the address above. the building permit number is 100595586
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2016
Revision to permit #100595586 to change the hvac & refrigeration contractors to allegiance heting & cooling.
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
Toxic release facility
3,100 ft
O K American Corp and 10 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
1,900 ft
Charles J Sahs Elem School (1,900 ft), Twain Elem School (2,150 ft), Hearst Elem School (4,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
3,900 ft
Chicago Midway (MDW). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
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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