6820-6822 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 6820-6822 South Cornell Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 15 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 6820-6822 South Cornell Avenue 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 60 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2023Expired
Replace radiator heat to forced air. each unit with it own furnace
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2022Complete
Contractor change permit# 100950725
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2021Complete
**electrical only permit**400 amps electric service and install em system iii
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2021Expired
Spr 2019 cbrc - correct violations for existing 6du,3 story brick building w/ basement as per plans at(existing rear enclosed wood porch n.i.c.) - no plumbing work under this permit
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2021Complete
Replace exiting enclosed porch with new open wood porch, same size and location as existing
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2020
Remove 6 foot tall chain link fence
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2019Complete
Exterior lights repair, install interior, services riser repair and support repair or replace broken lights at exterior. replace rusted conduit
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2016Complete
Replace the existing 3 story wooden porch as per plans
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2016Complete
Rework 7 light fixtures and 26 receptacles in 2 units. all circuits existing to remain.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2016
Replace doors, replace drywall (ceiling & walls), repair flooring. replace tile.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2015Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4014-52227
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2015Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4014-52227
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 1st Chicago Bldg. Corp., 67th & Stoney Island Ave. (950 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
900 ft
Parkside Elem Community Academy (900 ft), South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch (1,850 ft), Woodlawn Elem Community School (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.7 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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