7920 South Peoria Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 7920 South Peoria Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 14 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 23 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 7920 South Peoria Street 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. 23 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2026Active
Replace existing rear enclosed porch with open woodporch same size & location & deconvert basement unit
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2026Complete
Spr 2019 cbrc: alteration - demolish existing open and enclosed wood porch and replace with new open wood porch system, same size and location, as per plans, serving existing 2 story brick & frame residence with basement. 2 dwelling units in building, 2 dwelling units affected by work. accessory structure covered by this permit: rear porch. no change in occupancy. occupancy group r-5, type iiib construction.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2022
Replace drywall (less than 1000 sq ft). replace doors & windows. baseboard. tile. paint. trim- (no electrical work under this permit)- all work same as existing
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2019
Remvoe kitchen sink & correctly install proper waste & vent pipes. remove improper s trap & repipe to vent system; remove flex water supplies & install with copper piping.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2019Complete
Upgrading existing,defective 60 a 120/240 v single phase electric service to 200 a 120/240 v single phase , 3 meters electric service-only
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2019
Repair interior stairs, risers, treads,and board members replace drywall on ceilings, walls, replace tile , flooring, doors, skim coat and paint.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2017
Remvoe kitchen sink & correctly install proper waste & vent pipes. remove improper s trap & reprpe to vent system. remove flex water supplies & install with copper piping.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2016Complete
Correcting violations according to 13-12-360 of code. 200 amps service, bx removal in basement, exchanging boxes (front, basement, first and second floor), replacing receptacles
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2016Complete
Repair or replace painted outlets or switchs,relace all pancake boxes per art370 throughout units,cover all open boxes and install wp boxes exterior of building,replace defective bx throughout,install grounded outlets throughout dwelling units and public area,strap and secure all raceways and boxes,provide ground continuity throughout building,replace defective light fixtures and provide 3' of working clearance around panels.in accord with city of chicago electrical code.service to be change to 200 amp instead of 100 amp.install gfi,s in all wet areas kitchen and baths and counter tops both units and basement.all work stated on violation list shall be complied with per code.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2016Complete
Remove 2gang meter socket and install a 3gang meter socket with one additional panel for public.remove public circuits off of 1st floor and install in new public panel.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2016Complete
Replace existing enclosed frame porch with new open wood porch on 2 story with basement brick residence, same size and same location, per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2014
Repairs due to fire damage: drywall, electrical permit # 100555491 issued 8/14/2014. plumbing fixture replacement. replace windows. paint & flooring.
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Mid Americal Investment, 838-840 West 79th St. (400 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
1,950 ft
National Casein Co and 4 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
1,400 ft
YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS (1,400 ft), Oglesby Elem School (1,800 ft), Westcott Elem School (3,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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Who lives and works in Chicago
Trading floors, logistics and the deepest architecture stock in America
Chicago carries a full corporate economy at a price the coasts do not match. Neighborhoods are distinct and walkable, two and three flats are everywhere, and the Loop still sets the commute for finance, law and consulting.
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- median household income
- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
- households that own their home
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CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines
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- Two and three flat owners
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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