6230 South Vernon Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 6230 South Vernon Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 14 permits, 8 not closed, and 41 violations, 21 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 6230 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 21 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2023
Garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2021Expired
Existing 3 story w/bsmt.masonry 6 d.u. residential building in rm-5 - interior alterations to 1 basement area only - that is to be converted into a new dwelling unit, for a total of 7 d.u.. masonry/concrete work as needed/per plans. remove existing fence/gates (all elevations) built without permits. all work to be code compliant, per approved plans and subject to field inspections.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2020Complete
Remove and replace existing rear wood porch and stairs as per plan. same size and location as existing.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2018Complete
Existing 3 story masonry residential bldg.w/bsmt-6 d.u.-electrical and plumbing work as per plans-address violations on permit as per court case #17-m1-400264 - permit to cover 6240-42 s vernon ave, chicago.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2017Complete
1.) convert existing 2 units to 3 units by adding one basement unit 2.) interior remodel on basement, 1st and 2nd fl ..new furnace room and kitchen re-layout, new elect. panel, wires, new plumbing fixtures and piping at all floors. misc. drywalls, doors & window repairs as needed. 3.) new 2 car garage by replacing previous demolished garage.**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2017
Windows (replacement only): qty 20, doors (replacement only): qty 7
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2017
Erect a new steel open fence w/gate - 7ft x 268ft. provide 42" guard rail at east stairs grade to basement and 2nd/3rd floor balconies. repair gates and existing doors throughout.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2016Complete
Replace existing open wood porch with new open wood porch, same size and same location, on (2) story brick building with basement, per plans
- Permit - easy permit process May 2016
Roof recover only - no structural work
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2014Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 573-19420
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2013
Tuckpoint & replace appx 250 bricks & (3) lintels (not longer than 6') (no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2013
Tear off and re roof.
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicago Dept. Of Env., 458 East 63rd St. (450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,300 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
800 ft
Dulles Elem School (800 ft), CICS - Washington Pk Campus (2,100 ft), Fiske Elem School (2,200 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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- 45%
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