819 North California Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 819 North California Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 1 not closed, and 8 violations, 5 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 819 North California Avenue 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2016Complete
Installation of low voltage cctv equipment
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2015Complete
Revision to permit # 100532858 modifications to plumbing and mechanical systems as per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2015Complete
Interior build-out for a new tavern with accessory deli in an existing one story retail building as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2014
Revision to permit # 100530990 to change gc to hasse construction co. plumbing cont to c.j. erickson, brick cont to febel brothers, inc. & concrete cont to o' connor contractors, inc.
- Permit - new construction Oct 2014Complete
Erect a new 24'-6" x 102'-0" one story masonry building for a new tavern (foundation and shell only - no mep work) and install a 6' x 50' wooden fence as per plans **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Aug 2014Complete
Wreck and remove a 1 story commercial building in the front
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jul 2014Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame rear building attached to 1 story building (1 story building to remain)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2010Complete
Repairs to existing front open deck & stair and rear open porch & stair as per plans. correct violations.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2006Complete
Change electrical contractor for permit #100091783
- Permit - new construction Apr 2006Complete
Erect four story 3 d.u. and comercial unit per plan.
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
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Jpv Development Group, Inc., 829-853 North California Avenue (100 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,850 ft
3042 West Chicago Avenue. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
100 ft
King Kold and 12 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
1,250 ft
Chicago HS for the Arts (1,250 ft), Chopin Elem School (2,100 ft), Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps (2,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 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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