838 West Waveland Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 838 West Waveland Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 6 not closed, and 8 violations, 4 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 838 West Waveland Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2022
Rebuild parapet walls on west and east,spot tuckpointing(800sqft).
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2020
Revision to permit#100813944 change hvac contractor to first star heating & cooling
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2019
Revison to change of mason contractor.permit#100813944.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2019
Revision to permit#100813944 change gc to bierut construction inc.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2019
Revision to permit no. 100813944; to change plumbing contractor to lp plumbing inc
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2019Complete
Renovate existing mixed construction building (common masonry iiib structure with enclosed frame iva rear porch), for existing use as three-dwelling unit residential occupancy, including removal of existing 2-car frame garage structure, and installation of new exterior patios, walkways and fencing.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2019
Replacing 14 doors and 7500 sq ft of drywall in each of the units as needed; (no electrical) subject to field inspections
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Oct 2014Complete
Demolish existing 2 story multi family masonry residence structure & frame garage.
- Permit - new construction Oct 2014Complete
Erect a 3 story , iiib masonry 3 unit aparment building with a detached 3 car garage per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2006Complete
Repairs to an existing third floor porch only as per plans.
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
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fog Bs, Llc, 3901 North Broadway (1,450 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,800 ft
Craftsman Plating Tinning Corp. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
42nd Precinct Police Station. 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
300 ft
Inter-American Elem Magnet School (300 ft), Greeley Elem School (1,400 ft), Disney Elem Magnet School (2,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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