620-622 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 620-622 North Ashland Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 18 permits, 10 not closed, and 59 violations, 24 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 620-622 North Ashland Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 24 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2023Expired
Spr 2019 cbc. fire damage repairs at existing three story masonry and frame four dwelling units apartment building with basement (occupancy r-2, construction type va) including electrical & plumbing. no hvac work except cleaning duct system. repair existing fire damaged enclosed porch at 3rd floor level only. existing water heaters to be replaced. no work to the basement, first and second floors. all work sae.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2021Expired
Combine units 1 and 2, change existing 4-unit building to 3-units and reduce occupancy from r-2 to r-5 at existing 4-story building of type 3a construction. add new non-egress stair between first and second floors, replace existing direct vent fireplace, and add new patio doors to existing attached private garage rooftop terrace. 2019 chicago rehab code.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2018Complete
Furnish and install one 240volt 50amp 1-phase 4-wire nema 14-50r outlet in a new location on the north wall in the garage.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2015
Revision to permit #100603704 to change the plumber of record to patyk plumbing, inc.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2015Complete
Convert 1st floor commercial unit to residential unit w/ 4 residential units to remain & reduce attached garage size in existing 4 story masonry building per plans add a 4th dwelling unit in first floor of existing 3 d.u./office building as per plan. **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2013
Revision to permit # 100436396 to add a storefront window per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2012Complete
One story addition with stair tower and alterations to commercial building per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2011
Revision to permit # 100335314 to change gc (bm international builders, inc)
- Permit - new construction May 2011Complete
Erect frame single family residence (4a construction) with 2 car masonry garage with roof top deck.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition May 2011Complete
Wreck & remove 2 story frame building
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2011
Revision to permit # 100259296 issued 12/31/2008 to change the plumber of record to patyk plumbing and the hvac contractor of record to eugeni heating.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2011
Change general contractor to diamond partnership for reinstatement permit 100335314
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
16 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Keeper Development, 1601 West Ohio Street (250 ft), open. 8 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,150 ft
Mechanical Plating Co Inc and 29 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
850 ft
Otis Elem School (850 ft), Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep (1,200 ft), Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.5 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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