600-602 North Lockwood Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 600-602 North Lockwood Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 6 not closed, and 47 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 600-602 North Lockwood 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. 32 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2019Complete
Correct electrical violations per letter.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2019
Fences: 200ft in x 5ft in: qty 1
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2019
Revision to permit #100794359 to change plumbing contractor to retro plumbing inc
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2019Complete
Convert existing 2 dwelling units into 3 dwelling units ( new unit in the basement). renovation of 1st and 2nd floor apartments including plumbing, electrical and hvac. all work as per plans. **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2018
Replace windows, doors, kitchen cabinets, carpet, ceramic tiles, trimming, casing, drywall, refinish hardwood flooring
- Permit - elevator equipment Aug 2014
Installation of (1) 600# cap., vertical wheelchair lift at a private residence pursuant to plans submitted.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2011Complete
Existing fire damaged 2 1/2" story single family building rehabilitation. the same floor plans as existing w/h new front and rear porches replacement-the same location as existing. (certified plan corrections - subject to field inspection)
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2011Complete
1. install 100 amp service 2. remove old electrical wire 3. install openings in electrical conduit
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2010Complete
Install 100 amp service for at&t pedestal
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2006Complete
Revision to permit #100109582 to change electrical contractor.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2006Complete
Revision to permit #100109582 to change electrical contractor.
- Permit - porch construction May 2006
Construction for installation of lift as per plans.
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Tony'S Gas, 5335 West Chicago Ave. (1,350 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,200 ft
Ace Foundry Co and 3 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
950 ft
Howe Elem School (950 ft), Moving Everest Charter School (1,250 ft), Douglass Academy High School (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 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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