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1609 Drake Ave

South River City, Austin TX 78704 0302001508 1 units · 1930

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.

Code Violations (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in South River City — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 code violations (7y), at or below the South River City average of 0.4.

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.

Building characteristics
Units1
Buildings on parcel1
Year built1930
Total area403 sq ft
Property typeADDITIONAL LIVING QUARTER
Geo ID (TCAD parcel)0302001508
Ownership

Registered owner per Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD).

Owner name
Mailing address
1609 Drake Ave, Austin, TX, 78704

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Initial analysis

The property at 1609 Drake Ave in South River City is a single-unit building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Andrew Macdonald. The structure has experienced some notable issues in recent years, with two code complaints filed in 2023-2024 related to property conditions and abatement needs, both of which have since been closed. The building's service record from 2026 shows a diverse range of incidents, including two shared micromobility-related interactions with Austin Transportation and Public Works, and an open vehicle abatement report with the Austin Police Department. Earlier in 2026, there were also two animal protection cases - one regarding wildlife exposure and another requiring assistance - both of which were resolved. Additionally, there was a parking violation enforcement request that was addressed and closed. While the most recent interactions with city services are not directly related to the building's structural conditions, they do indicate ongoing engagement with municipal services that could affect the surrounding area and resident experience.

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Risk rating

How 1609 Drake 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.

Neighborhood percentile
14thpercentile

Out of 310 buildings in this neighborhood, 267 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 complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints filed about this property over 7 years.

Complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Year built

The year a building was constructed is a proxy for its maintenance challenges.

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

1609 Drake Ave event timeline

Code violations, complaints, Repeat Offender Program activity, permits, and 311 calls — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request Jul 07
ARR - Garbage
Austin Resource Recovery
311 RequestMay 24
APD - Vehicle Abatement Report

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