5716-5720 South Blackstone Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5716-5720 South Blackstone Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 8 permits, 3 not closed, and 4 violations, 4 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 5716-5720 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2019
Revision to permit #100828709 to change plumbing contractor to lmn mechanical inc
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2019Complete
Revision to permit #100787303 for electrical service calculations and electrical service diagram per electrician verified existing service.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2019
Revision to permit #100787303 change plumbing contractor to lmn mechanical plumbing & sewer inc.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2019Complete
Existing 3 dwelling unit building, multi-family a-2 occupancy, type 3b construction. interior renovation, addition of 1 dwelling unit at basement level. total area of work 1,895 sf.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2008Complete
400a service upgrade.plan# 21710
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2007Complete
Remove and replace existing three story rear open wood porch and stairs to address violations as per plans. conditional permit subject to field inspections.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2007
Repair modified bitumen roofing, replace 360 windows, same size, type, and location, pressure wash and tuckpoint bricks, replace 26 lintels (less than a 6' span) patch drywall in apartments and hallways. all work same as existing.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2007Complete
Replace existing 4-3 story open porches
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: University Of Chicago - Doctor'S Hospital, 5800 South Stoney Island (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
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
1,200 ft
Ray Elem School (1,200 ft), Bret Harte Elem School (1,450 ft), Carnegie Elem School (2,650 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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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.
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- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
- households that own their home
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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.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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.
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