82 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 82 South Cottage Grove Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 16 permits, 8 not closed, and 45 violations, 8 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 82 South Cottage Grove Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2025Active
Existing commercial unit, type ii b construction, business class occupancy, limited restaurant build-out, including new electrical, hvac and plumbing systems throughout. building footprint will remain as existing.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2022Complete
**fire alarm permit**installation of a new elevator recall system (notifier nfs2-640) with voluntary detection and notification protecting a new construction 2-story building providing professional services to ambulatory outpatients. elevator recall is part of the scope of work, and is activated via elevator lobby smoke detectors.
- Permit - elevator equipment Feb 2022
Installation of two(2) 4500lb capacity, 2-floor, 150fpm, traction, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2021Complete
Spr 2019 cbrc: adaptive reuse of an existing commercial building transformed into a neighborhood health clinic. project includes interior and exterior rehabilitation of the existing two story 35,850 sf building and a two story addition of 8150 sf. (occupancy type b / construction type iiib)**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2021Complete
Revision to permit #100894649 to change electrical contractor to taylor electric
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2021
Revision to permit#100894649 change ownership to friend health title holding corporation, general contractor to power & sons, plumber to rocha plumbing, hvac to mg mechanical contracting and mason to frank masonry.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2020Complete
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior and exterior demolition to an existing 2 story masonry building - structural barcing for elements - structural peer review report submitted. (occupancy type b. construction type iiib)
- Permit - signs Aug 2019
Install projection mounted on building
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2019Complete
Install the one new exit sign and replace the two exit signs
- Permit - signs Apr 2019
Install channel letters on the front entrance of building
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2019Complete
Installation of non-jurisdiction fire alarm system
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2019
Construction of masonry trash enclosure for 4story mixed use building.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Preservation Of Affordable Housing, 824 East 63rd Street (250 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Strand Hotel. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,950 ft
Fiske Elem School (1,950 ft), Till Elem Math & Science Academy (2,100 ft), Wadsworth Elem School (2,250 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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