7940-7942 South Morgan Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 7940-7942 South Morgan Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 6 not closed, and 0 violations.
- 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 7940-7942 South Morgan 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2023
Revision to permit # 100973010 to change general contractor to pezzutti contruction, plumber to vjj plumbing & hvac to plus construction.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2023Complete
Replace electrical contractor for permit #100973010
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2022Expired
Spr 2019 cbc:interior remodeling at 2 story single family residence as per plan.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2021Complete
Add 2 new dedicated circuits to kitchen area. remove & replace breaker panel.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2019
Repair/replace lintels and also repair front face parapet wall(300 sq ft)of tuckpointing only.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2018
Plumbing contractor change to gs plumbing for 100738580
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2018Expired
Interior renovation of an existing 2 story with basement 4-unit masonry unit including architectural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and rear open wood porch as per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2015Complete
Selective interior demo of an existing 2 story w/bsmt brick building w/ 4 d.u. - all interior demo as per plans - permit to cover 7940-42 s morgan ave, chicago
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2014Complete
Revision of permit #100535351 to remove and replace handrails, landings, columns, guardrails and roof from grade to 2nd floor as per architectural plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2014Complete
Remove, repair and replace portion of existing 2-story open frame rear porch to masonry building as per architectural plans.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2012Complete
Replace 20 fixtures and 40 outlets, and install 5 co/smoke detectors only.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2010
Replace flooring and drywall throughout building. balconies removed as well as shed,tuckpointing 30sf. no grinding. to correct violations
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
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Dan Dee Cleaners, 7900 South Morgan St. (450 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,550 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
2,100 ft
YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS (2,100 ft), Oglesby Elem School (2,200 ft), Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy (2,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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