7027-7047 South Merrill Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 7027-7047 South Merrill Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 4 not closed, and 47 violations, 23 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 7027-7047 South Merrill 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 23 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2023
Tuckpoint 2000 sq ft, repair porch as per vioaltions
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2023Complete
Replace the existing open wood porches same size and location
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2009Complete
Up-grade service 800 amps. relocate circuit breaker panels to d.u.s. connect to existing.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2009Complete
Rehabilitation of existing 22 dwelling unit building as per plans. partial plumbing lines and fixtures replacement, replacement of damaged interior walls and floors. no electrical and no hvac.
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2008
Remove / replace 147 windows, remove / replace four entry doors,patch / repair vestibule walls,remove / replace nine interior doors.masonry repairs to include: remove / replace twenty - three lintels, misc. tuckpointing repairs.all work subject to field inspection.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2008Complete
Repair (4) existing rear open wood porches and stairs as per plans. same size and location as existing. to bring up to new code.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2008
Replace 9 kitchen cabinet sets with same size and location. work to be done in 9 vacant units.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2008Complete
Repair or replace electrical devices, fixtures and smoke / co2 detectors.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2008Complete
Repair/replace 30 exterior light fixtures. install gfi outlets in all bathrooms and kitchens. install cover plates on all open boxes. secure any loose conduit.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2007Complete
Repair of existing (8) porches located at 7031-7047 s. merril ave matching existing configuration and enhancing framing system to comply w/current city of chicago standards.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2007Complete
Repairs to violation 05-m1-400579, nstall battery pack.system 3.plan# 20792 august 08,2006: there is no requieement to have exit signs per chap. 13-160. anis.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2006
Repair\replace roof, doors, windows, floors,tile, 5\8'' ul gyp bd., drywall,plaster, lathe to studs. paint.
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Poter Construction, 2306 East 71st St. (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
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
600 ft
OKeeffe Elem School (600 ft), Bouchet Elem Math & Science Acad (2,300 ft), Parkside Elem Community Academy (3,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.4 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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