5760 South Blackstone Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5760 South Blackstone Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 9 not closed, and 4 violations, 3 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 5760 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2026Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 120 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: west side under the window.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2026Active
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, riser replacement in 1 of 4 tiers of building.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2026Active
Self-cert cbrc 2019: interior alteration per plans to condo dwelling unit 3n on 3rdfloor of existing 3 story, 6 unit multifamily building of type 3-a construction. alterations include ktchen and bath remodeling, new air conditioning system, & new laundry appliance installation. no change to existing use and no change to site or parking.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2021
Brick repointing, lintel refurbishment, limestone replacement in ne corner - 4 floors
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2021
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 2000 sqft
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2014
Tuckpointing and masonry repairs to parapet wall. work on all elevations
- Permit - scaffolding Sep 2014
Erect 1 scaffold from 9/11/14 to 9/11/15
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2013Complete
Replace 2 existing open wood porches - same size and location
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2011
Spot tuckpointing 500 sq. ft. north, south & face brick. rebuild parapet on north elevation.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2008Complete
Porch repairs to bring to code as per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2006Complete
Remove and replace (2) four story open wood frame porches-same as exisiting
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2006
Repair\replace defective or missing members of exterior porch system.
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 (1,050 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
1,400 ft
Ray Elem School (1,400 ft), Bret Harte Elem School (1,800 ft), Carnegie Elem School (2,250 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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- median household income
- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
- households that own their home
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CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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