651-663 West Diversey Parkway, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 651-663 West Diversey Parkway have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 28 permits, 15 not closed, and 1 violation, 1 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 651-663 West Diversey Parkway at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2026Active
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: gap store.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2026Complete
For permit 101081126: replacement general contractor. replacement electrical contractor. replacement other contractor. replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2026Active
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install other. specific location: gap store.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2026Active
Fire alarm: repair existing system. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking: no. monitoring type: supervising station . specific location: installation of new fire alarm system.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2026Active
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101081126. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking: no. monitoring type: supervising station . specific location: space 659.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2026Active
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: retail store.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2026Active
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing ground floor retail space. work to include demo, new partitions, mechanical, electrical and plumbing as per plans. (occupancy m-mercantile. construction type iiib)
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2019
Remove cafe cabinets, sinks and associted plumbing; replace drinking fountain;install water supply associated with vending machines, patch and repair drywall as needed and erect non-load bearing 9ft partition (not to ceiling)
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2019Complete
Demolition of existing kitchenette circuits to be reused for new vending machines.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2017Complete
Installation of mag.locks per sect.#13-160-269 on 1st fl (p). ck#22430;$150.00. this is a single story building.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2015Complete
Remove/replace cash registers/network gear, install up to 6 new low voltage cables
- Permit - signs Mar 2014
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Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
16 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Oil Co., 801 West Diversey Pkwy. (950 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
4,000 ft
Culinary Foods Inc and 2 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
1,050 ft
Alcott Elem School (1,050 ft), Harriet Tubman Elem School (2,750 ft), Lincoln Elem School (2,950 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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