70-104 East Oak Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 70-104 East Oak Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 57 permits, 26 not closed, and 55 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 70-104 East Oak Street 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
26 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 33 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2025Suspended
Spr 2019 cbrc: alterations and change of occupancy to existing 3 story building.change of existing restaurant space on floors 2 and 3 to create 2 dwelling units on level 2 and entertainment and spectator sports small venue with kitchen space on level 3. includes window and window wall replacement, updated mep, and new dumbwaiter. interior demolition permitted under 101060128. (occupancy group a-2, r-2, m; type iiia construction)
- Permit - signs Apr 2025
Proposed business identification signage for new lugano diamonds retail store.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2024Active
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior demolition to floors 2&3 of existing restaurant in 3 story building including mep removal and electrical alterations.new partitions/rooms to be constructed at south end of 2nd floor. no change of use under this permit. (occupancy group a-2, m; type iiia construction). the full alteration work and change of use for floors 2&3 to be submitted under separate permit application #101062983.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2024Complete
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. install data/video. specific location: showroom, office, safe room and reception lobby.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2024Complete
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install security. install data/video. install other. specific location: main floor.
- Permit - elevator equipment Nov 2024
Installation of camera and fob reader on one (1) 3000lb.cap, 200 fpm, 3-stop only passenger elevator. pursuant to the scope of work submitted.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2024Complete
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: buildout for new retail tenant to existing level 1 retail space in 3-story building including interior demolition and mep alterations. (occupancy group a-2, m; type 1b construction)
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2024Suspended
Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, level 2.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2024Suspended
Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of drywall and m.e.p. systems with all other work on 101060128. locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, level 3.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2021
Replace aluminum window frame of store front window.
- Permit - signs Jun 2020
Menu sign attached to the south wall facing south
- Permit - signs Jun 2020
Menu sign attached to the south wall facing south
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
16 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicagoland Management & Realty, 227 East Walton Street (550 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,700 ft
Oscar Mayer Foods Corp Chicago Plant and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Lathrop, Bryan, House and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,000 ft
Ogden Elem School (1,000 ft), Salazar Elem Bilingual Center (2,250 ft), Payton College Preparatory HS (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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