835-837 West Diversey Parkway, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 835-837 West Diversey Parkway have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 18 permits, 10 not closed, and 58 violations, 17 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 835-837 West Diversey Parkway at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 17 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2025Suspended
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 80sq. ft., excavation = no. location: exterior work- west elevation.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2021
Asphalt shingle roof tear off and replacement
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2019
Repair/replace tuckpoint masonry brick, parapet wall & chimney (1300 sf / 750 bricks) (839 w diversey pkwy)
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2016
Hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2013Complete
Add circuits to existing panel for outlets,switches,light fixtures in existing store
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2013Complete
Add circuits to existing panel for new outlets,switches,lighting in existing store
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2012Complete
Installation of low voltage 24 vdc pedestrian automatic door operator. 110v feed to header by others.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2012
Replace 10 lintels, shelf angels and repair/replace bricks and limestone. tuckpoint 750lf.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2012
Total roof tear off.
- Permit - elevator equipment May 2012
Modernization of (2) 6 stop traction passenger elevators. pursuant to scope of work submitted. installation to be made in compliance with city of chicago elevator code. subject to field inspection by city of chicago elevator bureau.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2012Complete
Interior alterations to existing six story, 52 units & 2 commercial unit building, as per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2011
Replace lintels no longer than 6 ft. long. 500 sq. ft.
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
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Oil Co., 801 West Diversey Pkwy. (300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,750 ft
Culinary Foods Inc and 4 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
1,550 ft
Harriet Tubman Elem School (1,550 ft), Alcott Elem School (1,600 ft), Lincoln Elem School (3,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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