6706-6708 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 6706-6708 South Prairie Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 14 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 60 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 6706-6708 South Prairie Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 60 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2021Expired
Spr 2019 cbcinstall new lintels as per plans
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2014Complete
Change of contractor.all work installed in 6716 entrance 4 units and all common areas.install receptacles,light fixtures co/sd.install 100 amp panel in each unit
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2014Complete
Install unit1, unit2 and unit3 100 amp, 120/240v electrical circuit breaker panel, each unit add two more 20amp outlets for electrical code minion requirement, and gfi outlet in bathroom and on kitchen table, add smoke and fire alarm detectors
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2014Complete
Install unit4; unit5; unit6 and unit7 new 100amp, 120/240v electrical circuit breaker panels, each unit add two more 20 amp receptacles for electrical code minion requirement. add gfi outlets in each bathroom and kitchen tables, add smoke and fire detectors for each units.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2014
Correct plumbing violations replace 28 plumbing fixtures and 8 hot water heaters. & masonry violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2014Complete
Replace existing porches and stairs per chicago code. replaced in the same location with same construction. some member sizes increased to comply with code.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2014Complete
Replace exist 400a/240v single phase resident 8 meters service (7 units +1 public) to 600a/240v single phase service.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2012Complete
Replace existing enclosed porch to new open porch per plan
- Permit – express permit program May 2009Complete
Low voltage alarm
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2009
Revision to permit 100184957 issued 7/3/07, to change g.c. contractor. subject to field inspection
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2009
Revision to permit # 100184957 to change plumbing contractor & to pay stop order fine for unlicensed plumbing activity
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2007Complete
Replace existing frame rear porch w/ sae per plans
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Williams Clinic, 402 East Marquette (1,000 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,200 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
Brownell Elem School (800 ft), YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad (950 ft), Dulles Elem School (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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