6149 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 6149 South Saint Lawrence Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 7 not closed, and 48 violations, 47 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 6149 South Saint Lawrence Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 47 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2021Complete
Retrofitting existing fluorescent lighting with ul listed led lighting
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2020
Repair/replace drywall,windows,doors,vanties,cabinets,counter tops,replace existing plumbing(faucet) fixtures,replace eletrical outlet covers(electrical has to be done on line)installation of pre-finished hardwood floor,baseboards and moulding,recoat roof,tuckpointing.no structual work.same as existing.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2019
Masonry repairs, tuckpointing, repair lintels, tuckpointing in basement - 2000 sqft
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2017
Enlarge existing masonry trash enclosure.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2017
Install 18 condensers on the roof, goodman 2 ton split systems.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2016Complete
6149 s st lawrence ave chicago il 60637 meter socket retrofit only
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2011Complete
Revision to permit # to install high efficiently gas fired hot water heater and supplemental roof top paneled solar heated glycol system. include plumbing contractor change. conditional permit subject to field inspection.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2011Complete
Renovation of existing 2 story 2 dwelling unit building and repair to existing rear open wood porch as per plans. ** conditional approval subject to field inspection **
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2011Complete
Repair to existing 18 du residential building. replace furnaces, water heaters, plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures and outlets on existing circuits, repair replace existing drywall, replace open porch system and add new trash enclosure as per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2010Complete
Low voltage alarm
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2007
Porch repairs to address violations: add lag bolts to stringers as needed, raise all guard rails to 42" code height, replace rotted steps,replace rotted decking. all porch repairs non structual. patch and repair drywall as needed. all work subject to field inspection.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2006
Scrape / paint / repair lintels, (replace if necessary), remove / replace bricks as needed, aprox. 50. all work same as existing.
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicago Dept. Of Env., 458 East 63rd St. (1,100 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
4,550 ft
Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete Inc State St 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
1,150 ft
Fiske Elem School (1,150 ft), Dulles Elem School (2,000 ft), Till Elem Math & Science Academy (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.3 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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