5445 S Harlem Ave

The two-unit residential building at 5445 S Harlem Ave in Garfield Ridge, constructed in 1971, has experienced a notably high volume of service interactions over recent years. The property, which falls under the ownership of "TAXPAYER OF," has generated 8,731 service requests in the past seven years, with 14 of these originating from the building itself. While the building has had only one building permit filed during this period, the overall ownership records show 338 building permits across all properties owned by this entity. The building's compliance record indicates 2,228 total violations within the seven-year period, suggesting significant management challenges, though it's worth noting that only three specific house share violations were recorded. Environmental concerns appear to be moderately addressed, with 10 enforcement actions and 33 complaints logged. Recently, from 2025 to mid-2026, there have been various community-related issues in the vicinity, including multiple graffiti removal requests and complaints about a vicious animal, though these external incidents may not directly relate to the building's condition or management. The most recent service request, a traffic signal complaint, was logged in June 2026 and subsequently closed.