6941 South Oglesby Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 6941 South Oglesby Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 7 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 22 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 6941 South Oglesby 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 22 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2026Active
Spr 2019 cbrc renovation of existing (to remain) 3 dwelling units in an existing 3 story building. demolish existing non bearing interior partitions. remove existing flooring & ceilings, all hvac, electrical systems, plumbing & fixtures. repair existing brick masonry and roofing. remove existing exterior side wood exit stair. construct new exterior side wood exit stair. repair existing five car, type iiia construction.garage per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2025Active
Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of nonload bearing dyrwall and m.e.p. systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on permit no 101070122. locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 3 interior common areas, all levels first,second,third floor.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2021
Tuckpoint 1800sqft
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2020
Per arch plans - remove and replace six 10' lintels at 3rd flr and three 4' lintels from 1st thru 3rd flr; tuckpoint throughtout as needed; separate environmental permit for grinding (2352 e 70th st/6949 s oglesby ave)
- Permit - elevator equipment Jan 2014
Installation of(1) 750# cap., vertical wheelchair lift at a private residence pursuant to plans submitted.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2013Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 339-04728-01
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2009
Spot tuckpointing of parapet walls & repairing of corners.
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lefkovitz, Sigmund, 7101 South Exchange (1,000 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
1,400 ft
OKeeffe Elem School (1,400 ft), Bouchet Elem Math & Science Acad (3,400 ft), Parkside Elem Community Academy (4,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.6 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.
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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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