7203-7209 South Exchange Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 7203-7209 South Exchange Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 28 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 54 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 7203-7209 South Exchange Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 54 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2021Expired
Swapping (9) existing antennas with (12) new antennas. swapping (1) cabinet with (2) new cabinets. replacement of radio and ancillary equipment. no changes to height or use. previous permit #100781381. t-mobile site ch22517b.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2021Complete
Proposed installation of concrete pad, generator and ats switch at existing telecommunications facility. no changes to use or height. previous permit #100781381. t-mobile site ch22517b.
- Permit – express permit program May 2021Complete
Install new 25kw generator ,install new transfer switch
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2020Complete
Tmobile ch22517b (1) gsm pcs esmc to be removed and returned to warehouse - relocate (1) existing umts pcs fsmf to ssc - relocate (1) existing gsm-umts pcs fxfb to ice bridge - install (1) new gsm pcs esmb in new ssc - existing cube to be removed and returned to warehouse - (2) existing amob's to be removed and returned to warehouse - (4) existing ahfib's to be removed and returned to warehouse - utilize (3) new ahloa's (1 per sector) - install (4) new ahfig's (1 per sector) - utilize (9) existing antennas - install (3) new antennas - utilize (3) existing twin pcs tma's (1 per sector) - install new rf jumpers for new and relocated rru's - replace existing t-arm mounts with new co-location platform - remove (12) existing coax - utilize (6) existing coax - remove (1) existing hcs cable - utilize (1) existing hcs 2.0 trunk - install (2) new hcs 2.0 trunks - remove (1) existing equipment covp & (1) existing antenna covp - utilize (1) existing breakout box at antennas - install (2) new bre
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2019
Repair south porch per violation dated 12-5-18
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2019Complete
Installation of ats switch, generator, concrete pad and gas meter at grade to serve existing cellular compound. no changes to use or height. previous permit 100781381. t-mobile site ch22517b.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2019
Revision to permit #100781391 to change general contractor to sac wireless
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2019Complete
Tmobile ch22517b change of electrical contractor for original permit #100776963
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2019
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 5000 sqft; repair parapet walls, repair stone cornice, replace damanged stone sills, install water repellants and tuckpointing
- Permit – express permit program May 2019Complete
T-mobile site ch22517b - installation of new 25kw natural gas generator on existing cellular site.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2018Complete
Replacement of (2) cabinets, removal of plinths, addition of new grating at ground level. no changes to height or use. previous permit #100719138. electrical permit #100791835. t-mobile site ch22517b.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2018Complete
Install t-mobile equipment cabinets.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Willett Motor Coach Inc., 7149 South Exchange (300 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
4,750 ft
Uss South Works. 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
2,700 ft
Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy (2,700 ft), Excel Academy of South Shore (2,800 ft), OKeeffe Elem School (2,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.8 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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