7945 South Kingston Avenue, Chicago
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Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2025Complete
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 28 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: southside of home.
- Permit – express permit program May 2025Complete
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install other. specific location: north.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2024Active
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 0.35 kw. array output: 0.00989 kw. location: rooftop. icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2019
Garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2010Complete
Remove and rebuild wood deck in front of building as per plans.
- Permit - elevator equipment Sep 2010
Install one (1) bruno vpl31/53 vertical wheelchair lift on front of home. pursuant to plans submitted.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2010
Revision to permit # 100325217 to change owner & emergency contact info
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2009
Windows (replacement only): qty 6, doors (replacement only): qty 7, furnace (replacement only): qty 1, hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2008Complete
Bathroom renovation as per plans. electrical under permit #100222640.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2008Complete
For bathroom: install a ceiling mounted light/exhaust/heater unit vented outside. installation to include individual wall switches for each function.
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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.
- $71,673
- median household income
- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
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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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