736-740 North Western Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 736-740 North Western Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 7 not closed, and 23 violations, 15 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 736-740 North Western Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2018
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 1000 sqft, repair of 8 lintels
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2017Complete
Self-certification: front facade with new aluminum store front and doors. architectural work scope and electrical demo scope only per plans.
- Permit - signs Jun 2016
Existing 8ft x 10ft double sided light box signreads: dark matter coffee (reface)location: east elevationsign facing: western ave
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2014Complete
Remove and replace existing rear open porch and stairs
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2014
Erect a 6' wood fence with 77'-1" ln. ft.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2014Complete
**certified plan corrections** - revision to permit 100477463 on existing 3-story 6 unit building with partial basement, erect new decks over existing garage area, new concrete walkway at sideyard and a new 3' gate as per plans. (subject to field inspection)
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2013Complete
Change of electrical contractor for 6 apartment building electrical installation.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2013
Revision tp permit #100477463 change pf plumbing contractor to grand plumbing & sewer inc.
- Permit - new construction Apr 2013Expired
Erect a new 3 story masonry building with basement 6 residential units type 3b construction....erect new 6 car masonry detached garage as per plans.( self-cert project...reference permit # 100417097)
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2012
Install 1 3 comp sink and 1 hand sink,plumbing only.subject to field inspection.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2011Complete
Add two coffee rosters to coffee shop.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2011
Replace drywall and 4 plumbing fixtures. electrical on separate permit. all work same as existing.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pepper Construction, 417 West Chicago (250 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
2,650 ft
King Kold and 16 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
900 ft
Chopin Elem School (900 ft), Mitchell Elem School (1,550 ft), Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.2 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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