500 S Congress Ave
A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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.
This building has 0 code violations (7y), at or below the Bouldin Creek average of 0.5.
The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts code violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.
What's in the 500 S Congress Ave report
| Units | 100 |
|---|---|
| Buildings on parcel | 1 |
| Year built | 1971 |
| Total area | 201,800 sq ft |
| Property type | APARTMENT 100+ |
| Geo ID (TCAD parcel) | 0202000121 |
Registered owner per Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD).
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Unlock complete reportThe 500 South Congress Avenue property, located in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood, is a 100-unit apartment complex built in 1971, currently owned by 500 South Congress Owner LLC. The building has experienced a notable pattern of regulatory scrutiny over the past seven years, with six code complaints recorded between 2024 and 2026, including multiple land use violations and property abatement issues, most of which were classified as priority 5 cases. In terms of safety incidents, the property has recorded three fire incidents within the same timeframe, though no specific details about these events are available in the current record. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to structural improvements, as evidenced by a March 2023 building permit for remodeling work that included installing new lap siding, painting, and addressing missing soffit boards on building 6, though this permit has since expired. Additionally, the property has generated a significant number of service requests through the 311 system, with 40 cases logged in the past seven years, indicating frequent resident-initiated contact with city services.
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How 500 S Congress Ave's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of Austin Code enforcement data — code violations, complaint history, Repeat Offender Program activity, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that Austin Code 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
Austin Code rarely finds 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. Austin Code has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.
Out of 217 buildings in this neighborhood, 213 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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What's driving this score
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500 S Congress Ave event timeline
Code violations, complaints, Repeat Offender Program activity, permits, and 311 calls — most recent records in order.
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Full history back to 2023 — violations, complaints, permits, and 311 calls.
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Austin public datasets for this parcel — permits, code complaints, Repeat Offender Program records, 311 calls, and affordable housing.
What this is
Building permits issued by the City of Austin for new construction, alterations, and repairs at this parcel.
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What this is
Plumbing, electrical, and other construction permits filed with the City of Austin for this parcel.
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What this is
Complaints filed with Austin Code (code enforcement) about this property. Tracks the complaint lifecycle from filing through inspection, and whether a formal violation was issued.
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What this is
Austin 311 service requests matched to this address by zip code and house number. Includes maintenance complaints and quality-of-life requests.
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What this is
City of Austin affordable housing program units recorded at this parcel, if any.
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