6748-6756 South May Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 6748-6756 South May Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 14 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 38 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 6748-6756 South May Street 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 38 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2022Complete
Cbc 2019. existing 18 d.u. residential building. standard plan review. revision to approved plans. original permit # 100731002, dated 04/16/2018. reinstated permit # 100937125, dated 08/26/2021. revisions to approved mechanical and electrical layout, equipment, and diagrams. all per revised plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2022
Installation and or redirect existing downspouts (2) and tie them back into drainage piping to catch basin.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Aug 2021
Reinstate permit 100731002, change of property owner to 1136 68th llc, general contractor to clear construction llc, vent to millers heating & cooling, plumbing to c.n.t. inc, mason to clear construction llc.must start work & schedule inspections by 11-26-2021
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2021Complete
Change of contractor to permit 100731002.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2019Complete
Interior and porch renovation at 2du 2 story frame building with basement(no refrigeration work under this permit.)
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2018
Revision to permit #100663310 change hvac to rps heating and air co. 1136-38 w. 68th st.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2018Complete
Install 100 amp service with cold water and auxiliary ground. install branch circuits, devices and fixtures throughout....only
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2018Complete
Standard plan review. rs-3. interior alterations to basement, 1st , 2nd, and 3rd floors of existing 18 dwelling unit multi-family building, and replace (3) three existing exterior wood porches as per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2016
Repair\replace dryeall, interior & exterior doors & windows as needed. kitchen & bath cabinets & counter tops, flooring throughout. electrical permit to be issued seperately.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2012
Revision to permit # 100406863 to change the plumner to toomey plumbing.
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2011
Permit for existing fence 6 ft.tall woth 50 ln. ft.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2011Complete
Interior alterations and erect new rear open porch and front open entry stairs
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Catholic Charity Housing Development, 6723 South Elizabeth Street (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
900 ft
1215 W 69th St and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,350 ft
Bass Elem School (1,350 ft), Bond Elem School (2,000 ft), Mays Elem Academy (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.2 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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