7420-7434 South Colfax Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 7420-7434 South Colfax Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 22 permits, 12 not closed, and 60 violations, 35 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 7420-7434 South Colfax 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
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 35 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2022
Repair porch only (no driveway work)
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2017
Replace 125 lintels all less than 6' long each. all work non structural. all work subject to field inspection. as per violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2017
Replace 25 rusted lintels all less than 6' long each. all work non structural. all work subject to field inspection.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2015Complete
Revision to existing permit #100497320 issued 9/10/13 for interior remodeling of 27 existing d.u. - erect an exterior trash enclosure as per plans - for a 3 story masonry residential building w/bsmt
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2015
Change the plumbing and hvac contractors on permit 100497320 to longaker construction, inc and a&c heating and cooling.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2015Complete
Replace electrical contractor
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2015
Change the general contractor on permit 100497320 to taty construction.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2014Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4012-38912
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2014Complete
Install intercom for the existing 27 apartments
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2014Complete
Replace existing wood open 2 porches with same size and location.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2014
Revision to permit # 100497320 to change plumbing contractor to mac plumbing, inc.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2014
Revision to permit # 100494257 to change the plumber of record to brew plumbing.
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lake Terrace Condominiums, 7337 South Shore Drive (1,350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,500 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
1,550 ft
Excel Academy of South Shore (1,550 ft), Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy (1,650 ft), Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch (2,400 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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