9928 South Western Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 9928 South Western Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 15 permits, 6 not closed, and 15 violations, 7 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 9928 South Western Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Permit - signs Aug 2024
Community blood center incnew electrical id wall signlocation: east elevationsign facing: cicero ave.reads: the community blood center
- Permit – express permit program May 2024Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 404994961 job # 122446760
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2023Complete
Self cert. interior renovation for a new blood center. the existing use was a b business and the new use will be a b business.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2023Complete
**fire alarm permit**installation of a new fire alarm system
- Permit - signs Sep 2018
Irregular single face sign on western avenue side above store front entrance
- Permit - signs May 2017
Led illuminated wall sign on east elevation with 32 square feet of text
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2016Complete
Self-cert: converting an existing commercial space to a new cafe. installing a new through wall exhaust fan, new 2 and 3 compartment sinks along with hand sinks and a new ice machine. minor electrical work. no work to be done to existing mechanical system.
- Permit - signs Feb 2016
Canvas awning made and installed facing east (chicagoland eye associates)
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2015Complete
Upgrade electrical service to 200 amp. install 3 gooseneck light fixtures in front of building. install lighting for signage on north exterior wall of building.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2015
Recoat/recover roof, masonry repairs and replace storefront windows and knee wall.
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2009Complete
Low voltage alarm
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2009
Revision to permit # 100299348 to change general contracot mgl remodeling.
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Abdishi, Madonna, 9944 South Western Ave. (200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
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
1,600 ft
Sutherland Elem School (1,600 ft), Southeast Elem School (3,650 ft), Kellogg Elem School (4,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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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.
- 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.
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