5204 Charles Merle Dr
This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.
This building has 5 code violations (7y), above the Bluff Springs average of 1.2.
What's in the 5204 Charles Merle Dr report
| Units | 100 |
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| Buildings on parcel | 1 |
| Year built | 2022 |
| Total area | 239,414 sq ft |
| Property type | APARTMENT 100+ |
| Geo ID (TCAD parcel) | 0439081001 |
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Unlock complete reportThe 100-unit apartment complex at 5204 Charles Merle Dr in the Bluff Springs neighborhood, owned by the Housing Authority, was completed in 2022 and has experienced significant structural concerns in recent months. Most notably, there is an active pattern of structure condition violations with multiple complaints filed between January and March 2026, including two current active cases opened in March 2026. The building's recent maintenance history raises concerns, with a total of 15 code complaints and 5 code violations recorded in the past seven years. Despite these issues, the property has undergone substantial development, with 51 building permits issued over the same period, valued at approximately $44.4 million. Significant improvements during construction included the installation of a commercial pool, new parking garages, and dumpster enclosures, all of which were completed successfully. The property has also shown engagement with municipal services, generating 98 311 service requests in seven years, though most recent requests have been related to resource recovery services such as bulk collection and composting.
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How 5204 Charles Merle Dr'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
Grade A–B — Low risk
Austin Code rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.
Grade C — Moderate risk
Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.
Grade D–F — High risk
Elevated violation and complaint history. Austin Code has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.
Out of 225 buildings in this neighborhood, 214 are predicted to be safer.
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5204 Charles Merle Dr event timeline
Code violations, complaints, Repeat Offender Program activity, permits, and 311 calls — most recent records in order.
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Austin public datasets for this parcel — permits, code complaints, Repeat Offender Program records, 311 calls, and affordable housing.
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Building permits issued by the City of Austin for new construction, alterations, and repairs at this parcel.
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Plumbing, electrical, and other construction permits filed with the City of Austin for this parcel.
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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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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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