5744 South Blackstone Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5744 South Blackstone Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 1 not closed, and 56 violations, 27 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 5744 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 27 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2020Complete
Retrofitting existing flourcent lighting with ul listed led lighting.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2019Complete
Renovation and addition to second floor of existing single family home. new furnace with modified duct work to allow for the new layout. electrical and plumbing systems are modified to allow for the new layout. existing use is a-1 and proposed use is a-1. no change to building footprint. see permit #100766620 for other work. **certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2018Complete
Renovation of existing single family home. new mechanical system with modified duct work to allow for the new layout. electrical and plumbing systems are modified to allow for the new layout. existing use is a-1 and proposed use is a-1. no change to building footprint.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2018Complete
** self cert project** interior remodel and new deck for single family as per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2018Complete
** self cert project** interior residential non-structural demo per plans
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2014Complete
Remodel of space to include receptacles and light fixtures.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2014
Interior remodel of dormitory to add kitchenette, remodel to include patch/repair drywall, casework, sink and new finishes
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2010Complete
Remove and replace existing front open wood porch and stairs as per plans. same size and location as existing.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2010Complete
Adding vsscp to accomodate tamper switches & water flows in a required cl-i fa system. b,1-6+ attic fls. ck#1064;$500.00.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2010Complete
Install new 50hp fire pump and 1hp jockey pump and associated fire pump controller. job# see mike h. or dave snyder.
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: University Of Chicago - Doctor'S Hospital, 5800 South Stoney Island (1,100 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
1,300 ft
Ray Elem School (1,300 ft), Bret Harte Elem School (1,650 ft), Carnegie Elem School (2,450 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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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
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- Finance and trading
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CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines
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- 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.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- 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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