7731-7733 South Kingston Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 7731-7733 South Kingston Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 30 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 7731-7733 South Kingston 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 30 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2025Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. parapet rebuilding: 400 sq. ft. location: parapet wall.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2025Suspended
Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: east side of building).
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2024Complete
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 36 . lighting outlets: 24. specific location: interior apartments.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2020Complete
Fire rehab of an existing 8 d.u. residence building. existing a2 occupancy use to remain as per plans**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2017
7737-39 porch system joist hangers missing insufficient lap joint bolts ledger bolts missing 7739 2nd floor lookout pulling away upright overcut lookout pocket permit for repairs, rails loose. all work same as existing.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2017
Masonry repairs. replace 6 lintels (up to 6' long each). spot tuckpoint. re-set loose limestones.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2014
Fences: 70ft in x 6ft 0in: qty 1
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2009Complete
Low voltage alarm
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2009
Secure & support hand rail. bolts & ledgers & joints. patch small hole & crack along rear wall & walk way.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2007Complete
Rebuild an existing rear porch in same location & same materials per structural engineer's plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2007Complete
Interior alteration of existing 3 story, eight dwelling units brick bldg. with basement as per plans.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Citgo Gas, 7600 South Exchange (1,500 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
2,000 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
1,350 ft
Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch (1,350 ft), Excel Academy of South Shore (2,450 ft), Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy (2,700 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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