5850 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5850 West Montrose Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 9 permits, 6 not closed, and 15 violations, 7 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 5850 West Montrose Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2024Complete
Repair and replace existing outlets and switches
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2022
Revision to permit#100931438 change plumbing contractor to plutus corp.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2022
Revision to permit#100948719 to change plumbing contractor to plutus corp.
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2022
Revision to change of hvac contractor permit #100948719 to abel worker,inc.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2021Expired
Interior renovations to an existing 1 story retail building for a new office use within a new demised tenant space within existing building,existing retail & restaurant use to remain for rest of existing building, all per plans. the scope of works includes: architectural, fire prevention, accessibility, plumbing, hvac and electric.current use: retail spaceproposed used: office space
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2021Complete
Self-cert 2019 cbc: tenant build-out for a new restaurant (5848) as per architects plans in an existing 1 story masonry building.the scope of work includes: architectural, hvac, plumbing & electrical.use: new restaurant
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2019
Masonary and (100 sq ft) of tuckpointing only.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2010Complete
Repair to front elevation - replace siding as needed. tuckpointing existing stone facia grade to 36" high as per plans.
- Permit - signs Dec 2009
Install channel letter sign above store entrance
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: M.D.M. Construction Inc., 4350 North Mason St. (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
5,250 ft
Oberg Medical. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,650 ft
Rickover Naval Academy High Schl (1,650 ft), Prussing Elem School (1,900 ft), Smyser Elem School (2,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 mi
Chicago O'Hare (ORD). 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- 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.
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