7942-7944 South Carpenter Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 7942-7944 South Carpenter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 17 permits, 6 not closed, and 48 violations, 45 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 7942-7944 South Carpenter 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. 45 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2026Active
Spr 2019, cbrc: install 2 furnaces and 2 air conditioning units to an existing 2 story brick building withbasement as 2 dwelling units. all work to be done per plans. electrical work under permit#b200408799. no plumbing work involved. (construction class iiia, occupancy r-5).
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2026Complete
Line voltage electrical work. add 20 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 50 . lighting outlets: 50. specific location: basement, 1st, and 2nd floor.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2026Active
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to include replacement of drywall and green board throughout 1st residential unit and open basement, no floor plan alterations, no structural work. plumbing and electrical permitted separately. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement and 1st floor.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2025Complete
For permit b200408931: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2025Active
Spr 2019, cbrc: install 2 furnaces and 2 air conditioning units to an existing 2 story brick building withbasement as 2 dwelling units. all work to be done per plans. install related 5/8" dry-walling as needed. electrical work under permit#b200408799. (construction class iiia, occupancy r-5).
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2025Complete
Repair or in-kind replacement of 6 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement, 1st floor & 2nd floor.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2025Complete
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. receptacle outlets: 40 . lighting outlets: 40. specific location: basement, 1st, and 2nd floor.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2023Complete
Change of contractor permit 100901225
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2021Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 57354322 job # 106171921
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2020Complete
Replace switches, outlets, light fixtures and wire.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2020
Work in 2 flat: remove & replace copper lines & pvc drain lines throughout, 2 water tanks, windows, interior & exterior doors,drywall, ceramic tiles, cabinets,countertops, backsplash, baseboards,paint, laminate floors and install carpet. masonry repair:swapping out 8'angle at front porch, and tuckpoint damaged brick. electrical permit#100901225
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2020
1st and 2nd floor remove and replace drywall, flooring, & doors.
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. (600 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
2,900 ft
National Casein Co and 3 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
2,350 ft
Oglesby Elem School (2,350 ft), YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS (2,450 ft), Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy (2,650 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
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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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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- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
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