6140 South Langley Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 6140 South Langley Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 49 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 6140 South Langley Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 49 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program May 2023Complete
Service upgrade 100 to 200 amp service 3 meters,also check for electrical shorts in units and replace 1 panel from a 12 position to a 20 position panel mlo,,other (2) panels to remain.to be done in accord with city of chicago building and electrical code
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2019Complete
Self-cert : revision to permit #100775678 issued on 09/20/2018. revisions to basement, first and second floor interior alterations to associated areas (to single family residence) + new 1.5" main water service per plans, and revised 1-story open frame deck at rear. existing use: single family residence; proposed use: single family residence.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2019
Revision to permit no. 100775678; to change plumbing contractor to discovery plymbing & heating
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2018Complete
Self-cert: de-convert 3-dwelling residence to single family residence per plans. install new foundation and repair existing 2-story frame structure converted to habitable space at rear. repair existing masonry porch and retaining wall at front and repair existing 2-car masonry garage at rear.existing use: multi-dwelling residence; proposed use: single family residence.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2018Complete
Self-cert demo only: interior demolition of existing 3-dwelling unit residence per attached plans. remove all interior lath and plaster to interior walls and perimeter walls only for new work and all ceilings. remove non load-bearing walls. remove existing electric, plumbing and mechanical per plans.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt May 2017
Reinstatement of permit #100572293 for 50% of the original cost + a $50 processing fee. change the general contractor to miro development.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2015Complete
Rehabilitation of existing 3-unit residential building. replace all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing throughout. construct new rear open porch in the same location.
- Permit – express permit program May 2014Complete
Replace all light fixtures swiches and outlets
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2013Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 339-04712-01 resi
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2006Complete
Install low voltage burglar alarm check #8772
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2006
Tuckpoint & replace 250 bricks as necessary.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2006
Replacing 4 plumbing fixtures 2 kitchen sink and 2 lavatories all in same location.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Midway Gardens Apartments, 727 East 60th Street (1,100 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
5,050 ft
Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete Inc State St. 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
Fiske Elem School (1,000 ft), Dulles Elem School (2,500 ft), Till Elem Math & Science Academy (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 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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