741-743 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 741-743 West Armitage Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 9 permits, 4 not closed, and 15 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 741-743 West Armitage Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2014Complete
Construct new 8.0' high brick fence wall along the entire length of armitage ave. continued height of 8.0' brick wall & wrought iron verticals fence at a 45 feet linear feet fronting burling ave. and continued 8.0' high on the south side abutting the private property as per plan provided by applicant (zba-variation cal#332-13-z granted 9/20/13)
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2012
Erect a 6' tall wrought iron fence at 58'-11" linear feet within the required 7.5' front setback also, will remove existing 8.0' tall solid brick garden wall in the same setback.
- Permit - elevator equipment Sep 2011
Install private residential elevator roped hydraulic 4-stop 40fpm 937.50lb.cap. max. must be single family residence. pursuant plans submitted.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2011Complete
Install 200a 120/240v single phase electrical service. job #133048
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2011
Erect a 6 ft. brick wall in front & rear of a single family. 6 ft. tall with 25 ft ln. ft on each side.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2010
Revision to permit # 100324396 to change general contractor
- Permit - new construction Mar 2010Complete
Erect new 3 story 2 unit residence with attached 3 car garage per plans
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Aug 2009Complete
Demolition of an existing 6 flat, masaonry exterior, wood frame with frame garage.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Aug 2009Complete
Demolition of an existing 2 flat, masaonry exterior, wood frame, floor and roof structure ( survey attached )
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Stein, Bill, 1925 North Halsted (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,900 ft
Plibrico Co Chicago Plant 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
750 ft
Lincoln Park High School (750 ft), Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (1,450 ft), Lincoln Elem School (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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