5712 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5712 South Dorchester Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 6 not closed, and 0 violations.
- 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 5712 South Dorchester Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2023Complete
**electrical only permit**replace the 200 amp 240 volt service with a 600 amp 240 volt service
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2018Complete
New electric in the bathroom on 3rd floor, upgrade wiring on the 3rd floor, install new recessed light on 3rd floor
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2018
Repair kitchen drain and vent,replace kitchen cabinet,floor (wood/tile),plastering, replace drywall and plumbing fixtures in bathroom only.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2018Complete
New electric in the kitchen, upgrade wiring on 1st floor
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2017
Replace (7) lintels (not longer than 6 ft)tuckpoint as needed. all work same as existing. no structural work. subject to field inspections.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2016
Rebuild north, south and west parapet walls. tuckpoint as needed.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2014
Rebuild parapets. replace lintels. rebuidl chimney. spot tuckpoint as needed. 3500 sq. ft.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2013
Replace durock,replace 11 plumbing fixtures & drywall. tile- electrical permit # 100491475- all work same as existing
- Permit – express permit program May 2013Complete
Upgrade electric wiring in 3 bathrooms on the 2nd floor. upgrade electric wiring in all closets on the 2nd floor. upgrade electric wiring on the 2nd floor where necessary.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2012Complete
Renovation of 3 bathrooms in existing single family residence as per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2011
Roof tear off and replacement
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2006Complete
Outdoor service only. install 200 amp service, 2 meters
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very 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: Bbs Associates, Inc., 505 East 57th Street (1,300 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
850 ft
Ray Elem School (850 ft), Bret Harte Elem School (1,750 ft), Carnegie Elem School (2,700 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
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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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