5659 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5659 South Michigan Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 8 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 58 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 5659 South Michigan 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. 58 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2024Suspended
Correct violationsstairs / hall. hanging fixtures el1822 remove exposed wiring at light fixture. (14e-4-410.48) stairs / hall. wires exposed el1824 illuminate hall, corridor, stair, accessible attic, closet, basement storeroom, utility room, and/or garage. (14e-7-700.6, 14e-5-560.7, 14e-5-570.10(f)) stairs / hall. no lights el1827 restore exit and emergency lighting system and related equipment to working condition. (14e-7-700.6) stairs / hall em lights not working
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2017Complete
Remove and replace two rear two story open wood porchesand strengthen one rear two story open wood porch.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2017
Replace drywall ceiling and walls,replace tile and flooring (wood/tile) and doors,replacement of plumbing fixtures two units only 3b and 3c same location.- all work same as existing
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2017Complete
Rewire apartment 3b & 3c, add receptacles, gfci and afci as required by code. install tenant panel in each unit. install 2 additional 20 amp circuits in each unit.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2017
Mason contractor change to batteast & co for the permit #100692214
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2017
Masonry repairs, tuckpoitning & replace (6) 10' lintels.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2015Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 20213745
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2007
Porch repairs to address violations: repair supports and railings for two rear porches located at 5655 & 5659 s. michigan. all work subject to field inspection.
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Adams Amoco #5060, 48 East Garfield (1,350 ft), open. 2 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
Candle Corp Of America. 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
650 ft
Carter Elem School (650 ft), CICS - Washington Pk Campus (2,600 ft), Burke Elem School (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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