854 West Oakdale Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 854 West Oakdale Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 5 not closed, and 1 violation, 1 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 854 West Oakdale Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2021
Revision to permit no. 100872550 for alternative code approval to use schedule 40 pvc for overhead sewer and downspouts line below grade pipe and fitting for inside underground
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2020
Revision to permit no. 100872550 to change general contractor to enclosure llc, vent/refrig contractor to global heating & cooling; chnage plumbing contractor to cma plumbing, chnage electrcian to amped electric
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2020
Revision to permit # 100873976, for alt code approval to use pvc for below grade waste piping - sanitary drainage connecting new area drain and rooftop level sink at garage.
- Permit - new construction Sep 2020Complete
Self-cert- a-1 single family dwelling / a-1 single family dwelling self-cert, no change of use, no change of occupancy numbers - erect new two-car detached garage with roof deck, demolish rear enclosed porch, erect 1st floor deck & 2nd floor balcony per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2020Complete
Interior renovation of existing 3-story, 2-unit masonry building. interior renovation to unit 1 only condo unit(basement & 1st floor only). all work per plans. no window replacment or exterior work.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2011Complete
Replacing electrical wiring for ac units ,and,removing sub panels
- Permit – express permit program May 2011Complete
Upgrading existing electrical service from 100 to 200 amps
- Permit - porch construction Jun 2007
Remove and replace existing open wood porch as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2006
Replace 6 double hung window sash, same size and location, 2 windows to be replace at front bay, on sides. brick mol to be preserved an painted at front. no other work to occur with this permit
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2006Complete
Deconvert two unit to single fgamily home and add thirf floor addition as per plans.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Advocate Healthcare, 836 West Nelson Street (600 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
2,500 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
1,350 ft
Harriet Tubman Elem School (1,350 ft), Alcott Elem School (2,650 ft), Nettelhorst Elem School (2,750 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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