6555-6557 South Langley Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 6555-6557 South Langley Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 18 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 12 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 6555-6557 South Langley 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2022Complete
Electrical contractor name change to permit #100954614
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2022Complete
Spr 2019 cbc - interior renovation, 2-story rear addition, new porch & 2 car garage to a 2-story frame building with basement. r5 use addition is type va const.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2022Expired
Spr2019 cbrc: repair to existing building as a result of fire damage. remove/replace interior finishes, replace hvac, replace damaged plumbing, replace windows and skylight, replace electrical fixtures, replace unit entry doors. construction type 3b, occupancy r2
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2018Complete
Revision to permit #100443715 to up grade covered treated wood rear porch withdetails as per plan.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Mar 2017
Reinstate permit 100443715
- Permit – express permit program May 2016Complete
Install a new 200 amp service with 4 meter sockets two 100 amp disconnects and two 100 amp main breaker panels use existing circuits
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2015Complete
Remove and replace existing rear wood 2 story open porch and stairs same as existing
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2015Complete
Correct code violations per inspection #11268293 install six circuit breaker panels one in each apartment use existing circuits
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2013
Work to single family: replace drywall & plumbing fixtures. repair plumbing pipes. tile. electrical on separate permit- all work same as existing
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2013Complete
New 100a 1 meter service and interior/exterior wiring of outlets, switches and fixtures
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2012Complete
Porch repair and code upgrade at existing rear covered treated wood porch system.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2009Complete
Repair rear 3 story porch & stair (replace beam anchorage w/ 2"x12" anchored ledger beam) per plans
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: First House Of Prayer, 800 East Marquette Rd. (700 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,700 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
350 ft
Till Elem Math & Science Academy (350 ft), YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad (2,150 ft), Wadsworth Elem School (2,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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