5932 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5932 South Prairie Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 18 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 32 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 5932 South Prairie Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 32 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program May 2021Complete
Change of electrical contractor to vt-tech permit#100820699
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2021Expired
Renovation of multi-family residence with no changes to building structure. work includes new wood frame porch and stair at rear of building.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2020Complete
Roughin was done at above adress including wiring without permit.there is a permit for the 200amp service #100820699.vt-tech agreed to take over the electrical for all 3 apts as well as public hallway,bsmt and rear porch lights.upon issurance of permit we will ask for a rough insp.we will assume responsibilty for the correct installation of units.
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2019
Tuckpointing(800 sq ft)all around only.
- Permit – express permit program May 2019Complete
New 200-amp service 4 meters 3 apartments and one public.
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2018
Replace all stolen copper plumbing all throughout 3b residential 3 d.u.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2018
Repair and replace drywall only.(no electrical)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2018Complete
Rebuild porch as per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2016Complete
Self cert; 3 story w/bsmt brick residential building - legalize exist. bsmts for a total of 8 d.u.-interior rehab throughout - replace exist. 2 open rear wood porches with new/s.a.e. - replace exist. rear enclosure w/new s.a.e.- remove exist. rear brick garage-new 8 cars parking area w/new 6ft steel fence with sliding metal gate - tuck point and repair/replace brick as needed - address violations as per violations report - all work as per approved drawings - permit to cover 5938-40 s prairie ave
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2016Complete
3 story residential brick building w/bsmt - demo 2 existing rear open wood porches - demo existing rear enclosure - interior demo as per plans - permit to cover 5938-40 s prairie ave, chicago
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2016Complete
Install service wire and replace missing circuit wiring.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2015Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 2018-25516
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very 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: Oakwoods Cemetery, Oakwoods Cemetery (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,300 ft
Candle Corp Of America and 1 more within a mile. 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
1,000 ft
CICS - Washington Pk Campus (1,000 ft), Carter Elem School (1,600 ft), Dulles Elem School (2,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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- 18.9%
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- 45%
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