7601-7607 South Coles Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 7601-7607 South Coles Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 53 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 7601-7607 South Coles 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 53 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2020
Demo existing garage
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2019
Repair porch per violation #2
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2019
Masonry repairs. replacemen of lintels under 6ft and some spot tuck pointing. 7601-7607 s. coles
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2017Complete
Low voltage install
- Permit - easy permit process May 2016
Masonry repairs to the south elevation chimney to address fractures, repairs to bricks, replace mortar on all elevations,repairs to the parapet walls. tuckpoint on all elevations (approx. 500 sq. ft.). repair metal lintels on south areaway. all work same as existing.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2016Complete
Repair existing porches and stairs "a", "b", "c", "d", "e", & "f" to a 3-story multi-residential masonry building as per architectural plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2012Complete
Renovation of sfr including porch - same size and location. no hvac or electrical
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2012
Repairs to porch as per violations. all work non structural.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2011Complete
Interior alterations to existing 10 unit building with basement and replace rear open porch, deconvert 10 du's to 9 du's per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2010
Work at 7609 only - units 1b, 2b, and 3b - plumbing work only, replace risers and plumbing waste and vents where needed.main stack to remain.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2010
Work at 7611 only - units 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, and 3b - repair and replace as needed, painting, replacement of cabinets. electrical outlets and switches, and 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: Citgo Gas, 7600 South Exchange (600 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,050 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
550 ft
Excel Academy of South Shore (550 ft), Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy (800 ft), Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch (1,250 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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