735-737 East 50th Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 735-737 East 50th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 4 not closed, and 31 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 735-737 East 50th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low 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 Jul 2020
Remove and replace 6800 ppcs spalled brick. tuckpoint 275 sf west elevation
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2016Complete
Installation of an accessory underground concrete storage tank for the containment of oil, water, and deluge in a comed electrical power substation (utilities and services minor) as per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2016Complete
Revision to permit 100612623 in an existing com ed facility to include the installation of a new door along the north wall.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2016Complete
Installations of h- frame foundations 50 ft. below grade at an existing miscellaneous (utilities and services, minor)(comed facility) as per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2015Complete
Mechanical upgrades to an existing comed facility to new ventilation equipment, **no plumbing** as per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2015Complete
Change of electrical contractor for building permit#100597243.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2015
Change gc to c-dubb, plumber to henry venegas and vent contractor to air efficiency
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2014
Spot tuckpoint 4000 sq. ft. 12 ft. masonry enclosure for comed substation. remove 15,000 deterirated face brick & replace same all sides & elevations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2013Complete
Interior alterations to renovate (2) apartments in a (6) d.u. iiib bldg. install (2) forced air systems and repair electrical. 731 e. 50th st. 1st fl. & 733 e. 50th st. 3rd fl. as per plans**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2013Complete
Replace existing open wood porch same size and location - permit to cover 731-33 e 50th st.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2012Complete
Demolision of 1st and 3rd floors
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2006
Replace 5/8" gyp bd. as needed same size and location. no electric. no plumbing
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Dept. Of Military Affairs, 5200 South Cottage Grove Ave. (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
4958 S Forrestville Ave and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
500 ft
Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch (500 ft), Reavis Elem Math & Sci Spec Schl (600 ft), Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts (1,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.6 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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