707 West Waveland Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 707 West Waveland Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 23 permits, 13 not closed, and 32 violations, 11 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 707 West Waveland 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
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Permit - elevator equipment Feb 2024
Modernization of (2) two ewgt passenger elevators, 2500lbs capacity @ 350fpm, 18 stops, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev007350).
- Permit - elevator equipment May 2022
Replacement of governor on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 18-floor, 300fpm, passenger elevator(#2), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007350)
- Permit - scaffolding Sep 2021
Erect 2 scaffolds 09/20/2021 to 09/20/2022
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2021
Partial depth and overhead repairs re-coating of the membrane.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2019Complete
Additions to existing low voltage burglar alarm system (boiler monitoring)
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2019Complete
Additions to existing low voltage alarm system (pump running/pump power)
- Permit - elevator equipment Jul 2019
Perform 2017 city of chicago fire service mandate upgrade on two(2) 2500lb capacity, 18-floor, ewgt, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007350)
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2019Complete
Replace existing service entrance conductors with from existing comed pole to existing 120/280v, 1200a switchboard. new conductors to be run in new concrete encased conduits attached to garage roof deck.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2018Complete
Retrofit of existing federal pacific apartment electrical panel
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2018Complete
Parking garage repairs: concrete & waterproofing repairs associated with the upper level access ramp & upper level garage concrete slabs
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2016
Ceda weatherization and insulation throughout entire building. replace hot water tanks, boilers, ac units and shower heads throughout.
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2015
Plumbing only, replace tub & shower faucets in tier 13-1
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
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fog Bs, Llc, 3901 North Broadway (1,600 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,650 ft
Craftsman Plating Tinning Corp. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,250 ft
Inter-American Elem Magnet School (1,250 ft), Greeley Elem School (1,700 ft), Disney Elem Magnet School (2,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- 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.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
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