6039 South Vernon Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 6039 South Vernon Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 22 permits, 10 not closed, and 33 violations, 15 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 6039 South Vernon Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Jun 2026
Reinstate permit no.100988508 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***september 2026*** on permit no.100988508
- Permit - new construction May 2024Suspended
Spr 2019 cbc - 5a residential 3 flat, slab on grade, new construction ground up (3 dwelling units) all new hvac, plumbing, electrical, new rear (3) car parking pad, new fence as per plans
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2023Complete
100 amp single meter service,replace conduit, wiring, fixtures and devices aa
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2023Complete
Change of contractor, as per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2023Complete
Contractor name change for permit #100858075
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2022Active
Spr 2019 cbrc - two unit residential building interior renovation and new back deck as per plans - including removal of basement kitchen appliances and plumbing**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2022Complete
Spr 2019 cbc. repair existing rear porch and stairs. all work as per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2022Complete
Spr 2019 cbc. west elevations lintel replacement. all work as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2022
Fences: 26ft in x 3ft in: qty 1, doors (replacement only): qty 3, roof recover only - no structural work, tuckpointing - no structural work - 12 sqft
- Permit - new construction Mar 2021Complete
A-2 multi unit residence3 story (3 dwelling units) new construction residential building on vacant lot with detached garage
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2020
Garage
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2016
Repair 1st floor window,repair exterior wall and install mortar to address holes, breaks and cracks. tuckpointing 300 sqft on all elevations, repair parapet walls on north elevation, new mortar where necessary, replace service walkways in front and rear, remove/replace brick above 3rd level balcony (50 brick).- all work same as existing
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicago Dept. Of Env., 458 East 63rd St. (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
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
Fiske Elem School (1,400 ft), CICS - Washington Pk Campus (1,950 ft), Dulles Elem School (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.1 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%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
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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.
- 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.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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