6844-6846 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 6844-6846 South Cornell Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 3 not closed, and 37 violations, 27 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 6844-6846 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 27 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2025Complete
Limited repair (25% or less) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 2, location: rear of building).
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2020
Change plumbing contractor on permit #100792569 issued on 1/4/2019. all work as per original approved plans. all other contractors to remain the same.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2019Complete
Replacement of an existing wood porch with new steel porch per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2019Expired
Interior renovation and adding a basement unit in an existing 3 story with basement masonry building including architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2017Complete
Remove and replace existing open wood frame porch and repairs to existing rear 3-story wood frame addition
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2017Complete
Replace window steel lintels (5) on east elevation, remove and cap off existing inactive chimney and install 42" high wood railing at wood stairs to basement per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2016Complete
Revision to a permit #100624816 remove residential unit duplex in basement from the approved plans. framing of the existing sun-rooms. heating duct and layout changes and revising the design of the wood rear porch as per plans
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2015Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4016-95760
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2015Complete
Interior & exterior alterations to repair code violations & repair (3) story open wood porch and install a new 10 ft w.i. gate and fence (no electrical or hvac work and no plumbing work under this permit.)
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2015
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 2000 sqft
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2014Complete
Interior build-out of an existing masonry builidng with basement including architectural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical renovation work as per plans**certified corrections - subject to field inspections and audit**
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2013Complete
Interior basement build-out including architectural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work. per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 1st Chicago Bldg. Corp., 67th & Stoney Island Ave. (1,150 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
750 ft
Parkside Elem Community Academy (750 ft), South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch (1,750 ft), Woodlawn Elem Community School (2,800 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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