5858 North Sheridan Road, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5858 North Sheridan Road have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 22 permits, 15 not closed, and 60 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 5858 North Sheridan Road at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 25 open violations.
- Permit - elevator equipment Oct 2023
Modernization of (2) two ewgt passenger elevators east & west cars, 2250lbs capacity, 12 and 13 floors respectfully, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev006114).
- Permit - easy permit process May 2020
Unit 1 only: repair/replace drywall throughout, doors, wood/tile flooring, cabinets, countertops, millwork and update finishes; replace plumbing fixtures and associated piping in the same location (all work same as existing; no layout/structural alterations) all work in unit one dwelling unit
- Permit - scaffolding Aug 2019
Erect 2 scaffoldings 8/12/2019 to 8/12/2020
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2019
¿all elevations, repair/replace steel lintel flashing 120 linear ft., tuck-point 3200 sq. ft., repair/replace 150 bricks, repair/replace window perimeter sealant 400 linear ft., only¿
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2019Complete
Work only in unit 802. relocation 2 existing outlets in kitchen,adding new outlet for microwave.exchange existing outlet's and switches in kitchen.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2017
All elevations, repair/replace window perimeter sealant 125 linear ft., repair/replace 250 bricks, repair/replace expansion joints 175 linear ft., repair/replace flashing 300 linear ft., tuck-point 2250 sq.ft., only.
- Permit - scaffolding Aug 2017
Erect 1 scaffold from 08-16-2017 to 08-16-2018
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2017Complete
Decommision existing rooftop wireless site, removal of antennas, mounts,coax, equipment,conduit
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2016
All elevations, r/r seal widnow perimeters 125lf, r/r 250 bricks, tuckpoint 2250sf, r/r seal expansion joints 175lf, r/r flashing 375lf
- Permit - scaffolding Apr 2016
Erect 1 werner swing stage platform.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2015Complete
Replace 24 non- chicago approved battery back up exit signs with city of chicago approved led battery backup chx-71 exit signs
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2014Complete
Replace 6 non-chicago approved exit signs/em lights with city of chicago approved battery backup in garage lower level and 1st floor and boiler room per life safety inspection by city.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Emmanuel Congregation, 5959 North Sheridan Road (550 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
5,250 ft
Metalmasters. 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
750 ft
Swift Elem Specialty School (750 ft), Senn High School (3,000 ft), Peirce Elem Intl Studies School (3,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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