6836 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 6836 South Dorchester Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 33 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 6836 South Dorchester 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. 33 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2022
Masonry repairs and tuckpointing on east, north and south elevations. replace damaged bricks on east/west/south elevation. parapet wall repair
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2021Complete
We will correct electrical violation
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2019Complete
Seperate existing loads to public box on existing service
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2019
Revision to permit #100732685 change plumbing contractor to vjj plumbing
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2018Complete
Basement renovation & attic to be duplexed with 2nd floor including electrical, plumbing and mechanical work. also correct city violations per plan notes.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2017Complete
Correct electrical violations. violations notice dated 2/3/27. install additional circuits, provide smoke detectors, install additional lights as necessary, replace broken switches, install public meter and panel, remove exposed wiring, install grounding conductor.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2017Complete
Replace 2 gang meter for 3 gang meter box
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2015
Repair west porch per building violations- all work same as existing
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Nov 2013Complete
Court ordered wreck and remove a two story frame residence
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2013Complete
Repair rear open wood porch as per architectural drawings
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2013
Fences: 30ft 0in x 5ft 11in: qty 2
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2008Complete
Front & rear porch replacement & rear deck replacement as 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
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
1,100 ft
South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch (1,100 ft), Woodlawn Elem Community School (1,500 ft), Parkside Elem Community Academy (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.4 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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Chicago carries a full corporate economy at a price the coasts do not match. Neighborhoods are distinct and walkable, two and three flats are everywhere, and the Loop still sets the commute for finance, law and consulting.
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- 45%
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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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