7163-7167 West Grand Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 7163-7167 West Grand Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 8 permits, 3 not closed, and 13 violations, 7 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 7163-7167 West Grand 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. 7 open violations.
- Permit - signs Apr 2018
Erect double faced sign at 7171 to read 'miska's liquours - beer wine lottery - eva's sports bar'.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2016
Revision to permit #100632799 to change plumbing to mk plumbing of illinois
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2016
Revision to permit # 100632798 to change the plumber to mc plumbing of illinois inc.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Apr 2016Complete
Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry commercial building.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Apr 2016Complete
Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry commercial building.
- Permit - new construction Apr 2016Complete
Erect new 3 story masonry building 9 residential dwelling units with (1) 3 car detached masonry garage 26' x 19'-8" and (1) 5 car detached masonry garage 51'-4 x 20'-0" and 3 additional open parking spaces in the rear, new trash enclosure 12' x 5'-11" as per plans.
- Permit - new construction Mar 2016Complete
Erect new 3 story masonry building 9 residential units, (1) 3 car detached masonry garage 26' x 20', (1) 5 car detached masonry garage 51'4" x 20'-0" and 1 open parking space at rear, new trash enclosure 12' x 5'-1" as per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2010Complete
Repair and renovation of existing parapet wallinstall electrical junction box for new exit sign and repair/install/paint new drywall as required.
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
14 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Loforte, Francesco, 2313 North 72nd Ct. (750 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,750 ft
Paul Krone Diecasting Co Aluminum and 4 more within a mile. 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
2,800 ft
Elmwood Elem School (2,800 ft), Locke J Elem School (3,900 ft), Sayre Elem Language Academy (3,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 mi
Chicago O'Hare (ORD). 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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