5737-5741 West Ohio Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5737-5741 West Ohio Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 7 not closed, and 25 violations, 25 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 5737-5741 West Ohio Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 25 open violations.
- Permit - new construction Aug 2025Active
Spr 2019 cbc permit 100971029 amendment to proposed single family 2 story framed building over slab on grade in rs-3 district. proposed amendment to include: basement addition per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2023Complete
Installing new temporary 100 amp service
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2023
Garage
- Permit - new construction Nov 2022Active
Spr cbc 2019:erect new two story frame building all work include electrical, plumbing and hvac system as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2016
Erect an h rail ramp on side of house to rear entrance
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt May 2016
Reinstatement of permit #100388800 for 100% of the original cost + a $50 processing fee & change plumber to loyal plumbing.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2014
Re-instate permit 100388800 and change general contractor.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Oct 2012
1st reinstatement of permit # 100388800. all original contractors to remain
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2011Complete
Renovation of a 6 unit building as per plan: architecture, plumbing, hvac, electrical, and rear porch
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2007Complete
Deconvert basement apartments to original storage space, keeping one bathroom and installing new exhaust fan in bathroom
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
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
Douglass Academy High School (650 ft), Ellington Elem School (2,200 ft), Austin College and Career Acad HS (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 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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