926-928 West Carmen Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 926-928 West Carmen Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 4 not closed, and 17 violations, 13 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 926-928 West Carmen 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program May 2026Active
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 5 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: apartment 2e.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2025Complete
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement common area.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2021Complete
Install new 200 amp service on west side of garage with 2" riser from meter fitting and inside 40 position panel for future ev charging.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2020Complete
Repair and replace electrical wiring and devices caused by fired damage in unit 3 w
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2019Complete
Replace and rewire existing installation in bathroom and living room due to water damage
- Permit – express permit program May 2017Complete
Installation of low voltage security system. interior work only. unit 3w. customer# 402280401. job# 92643688.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2014Complete
Replace existing rear wood open porch with same size and location.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2013Complete
Replace existing rear wood open porch with same size and location.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2011
Tuckpoint and brick replacement/repair on parapet walls. remove chimneys.-work on south, east and west elevations
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2010
Total tear off. remove and replace roof. new insulation and singleply roofing.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2009Complete
Install low voltage burglar alarm.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2006Complete
Interior alteration and new balcony for 3 story brick building with basement as per plans.
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicago School District, 1053 West Foster Avenue (1,050 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
McCutcheon Elem School (1,250 ft), Goudy Technology Academy (1,300 ft), Uplift Community High School (3,200 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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Chicago carries a full corporate economy at a price the coasts do not match. Neighborhoods are distinct and walkable, two and three flats are everywhere, and the Loop still sets the commute for finance, law and consulting.
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- 45%
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- 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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