6136-6140 North Winthrop Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 6136-6140 North Winthrop Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 38 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 6136-6140 North Winthrop Avenue 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 38 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2026Active
Spr 2019 cbrc: removal of existing radiators to be replaced with new furnaces and new hvac ductwork for all forty(40 )units at existing 5 story 40du building (occ r-2, iiia construction)
- Permit - elevator equipment May 2025
Modernization of one(1) 2000lb capacity, 5-floor, 100fpm, hydraulic, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007649)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2025Active
Interior rehab of existing units in 4 story multi family building
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2022Suspended
Interior rehab of existing lobby and public areas, repair dob violations, spot tuck pointing exterior elevations, replace hallways lights, replace garage lights and waste lines at basement as per plans.
- Permit - elevator equipment Feb 2018
Install new clinder on one (1) 2000lb.cap, 5-stop passenger elevators. pursuant to the scope of work submitted. ev007649
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2017
General contractor change to owner for permit #100721239
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2017
Fences: 138ft in x 6ft in: qty 1
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2015
Erect a 136' x 6' wooden fence to a single family town house
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2014Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4002-56885 resi
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2013Complete
Up grade electrical service to 100 amp for unit e
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2007Complete
Wood terrace repairs
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Mcdonald'S Corp., 6231 Broadway (750 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
5,150 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
1,550 ft
Swift Elem Specialty School (1,550 ft), Hayt Elem School (2,700 ft), Senn High School (2,700 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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