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5423 S Lawndale Ave

West Elsdon, Chicago IL 60632 19113320440000 2 units · 1913

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 West Elsdon — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 building violations (7y), above the West Elsdon average of 0.6.

Building characteristics
Units2
Year built1913
Stories
Building area1,426 sq ft
Property class211
PIN (Cook County parcel)19113320440000
Ownership

Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.

Owner name
Mailing address
5423 S Lawndale Ave

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 5423 S Lawndale Ave in Chicago's West Elsdon neighborhood, owned by Manuel Martinez, has been standing since 1913 and is currently registered under 12 total parcels. Over the past seven years, the property has maintained relatively minimal regulatory issues, with only one recorded building violation in March 2023 that was addressed and resolved promptly. The building's permit activity during this period has been limited to two permits, suggesting either minimal required modifications or potentially decreased investment in structural improvements. While the violation count is low, it's worth noting that the property has generated a significant number of service requests through the 311 system, with 83 calls logged in the past seven years. The single complaint-driven inspection that prompted a code violation in 2023 may indicate a specific concern that warranted attention, though the prompt resolution suggests effective management response to building maintenance and safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 5423 S Lawndale 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.

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Out of 446 buildings in this neighborhood, 334 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No code
violation
38%
Code violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

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.

Location

Precise location is a proxy for area-level risk — some Chicago zip codes have systematically higher code-enforcement activity.

Construction permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 38%
Estimated probability of a code violation in the next 12 months.
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The story over time

5423 S Lawndale Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Violation Mar 02
COMPLAINT
COMPLIED
311 RequestFeb 27
No Building Permit and Construction Violation

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