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1705 N Laramie Ave

Austin, Chicago IL 60639 13334150240000 5 units · 1926

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

Building Violations (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Austin — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.6
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 building violations (7y), above the Austin average of 1.6.

Building characteristics
Units5
Year built1926
Stories
Building area3,624 sq ft
Property class211
PIN (Cook County parcel)13334150240000
Ownership

Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.

Owner name
Mailing address
1705 N Laramie

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The five-unit residential building at 1705 N Laramie Ave in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, owned by George Wlaker, has been standing since 1926 and presents a mixed record of recent maintenance and service issues. The building's most pressing concerns appear to be two unresolved building code violations from April and November 2022, both arising from complaint-driven inspections. The property has generated a total of seven 311 service requests over the past seven years, with the most recent three complaints in early 2026 related to abandoned vehicles and one tree trimming issue, all of which have been closed. Of particular note are two water-related incidents in February 2025, suggesting potential moisture management issues, and a rodent complaint from June 2025 that may indicate general maintenance concerns. The building has also undergone five permits in the past seven years, though the specific nature and outcomes of these permits are not detailed in the available records.

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Risk rating

How 1705 N Laramie Ave's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of Chicago code enforcement data — building violations, 311 complaint history, environmental enforcement, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that the City of Chicago will find a code violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

City inspectors rarely find violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. City inspectors have found issues here before and are statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
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Out of 7223 buildings in this neighborhood, 6284 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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Predicted 12-month outcome
45%
No code
violation
55%
Code violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Code violations (past 7 years)

City of Chicago Department of Buildings violations issued at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of enforcement activity.

Violation rate, owner's portfolio

Per-property violation rate across the owner's portfolio.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 55%
Estimated probability of a code violation in the next 12 months.
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The story over time

1705 N Laramie Ave event timeline

Building violations, environmental complaints and enforcement, permits, scofflaw listings, and 311 calls — most recent records in order.

2025
311 Request Jun 05
Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint
311 RequestFeb 04
Water in Basement Complaint

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