815-825 East 53rd Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 815-825 East 53rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 7 not closed, and 41 violations, 28 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 815-825 East 53rd Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 28 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Complete
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 sq. ft., lintel qty. 74, max. length 6. parapet rebuilding: 100 sq. ft. location: masonry work-front courtyard,north,west,east walls.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2020Complete
Repair and replacement of two deteriorated steel lintels in existing 113" wide masonry openings (as well as other openings less than 72" in width...) to address recent dob citations.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2019
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 600 sqft
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2018
Repairs due to fire damage at 819 e. 53rd st. unit 1 & 2 (no plans required)
- Permit – express permit program May 2018Complete
Rewire condo unit
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2014
West & half of north elevation,spot tuckpointing, rebuild part of parapet wall, limestone intallation.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2014Complete
Existing service and panel. inside wiring only. to provide 3-15a circuits for kitchen only.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2011
Repair/ replace parapet wall ( 1200 sq ft), limestone, flashing (no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspection
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2011
Repair\replace asphalt roof insulation and flashing as needed.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2008Complete
Correct violations listed; patch holes, replace defective distribution equipment, close open boxes, remove exposed wiring & bx, strap conduit at bolier rm and replace defective feeders. no new circuits.
- Permit - porch construction Apr 2007
Rebuild three porches as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2006
Remove / replace drywall as needed for kitchen and bathrooms, new baseboard, new interior doors, new overhead kitchen cabinets, sand floors, new windows. all work same as existing. no electrical, no plumbing. repairs for unit #2.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Hyde Park West Acquisitions, Llc, 5347 South Cottage Grove Avenue (450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
850 ft
Kozminski Elem Community Academy (850 ft), Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts (2,100 ft), Reavis Elem Math & Sci Spec Schl (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.6 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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