5856 N Elston Ave 2
This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.
This building has 0 building violations (7y), at or below the Jefferson Park average of 0.4.
What's in the 5856 N Elston Ave 2 report
| Units | 3 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1923 |
| Stories | — |
| Building area | 3,010 sq ft |
| Property class | 211 |
| PIN (Cook County parcel) | 13054100090000 |
Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.
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Unlock complete reportThe three-unit residential building at 5856 N Elston Ave in Jefferson Park, owned by James Dombrowski, is a 1923 construction that has experienced a number of service requests over the past seven years. The 14 service requests recorded are varied in nature, with the most recent (as of 2026) including a dead animal pick-up, a building violation, and a water on street complaint, all of which have been closed. The building has also been the subject of two pet wellness check requests in 2025, though these appear to be related to local animal welfare concerns rather than building-specific issues. Other requests include a tree planting request that remains open as of May 2025. The property has undergone minimal documented structural changes during this period, with only two building permits issued in the past seven years. While the closed service requests generally indicate issues were addressed, the building's record shows occasional urban infrastructure interactions, such as the water complaint and tree planting request, though these are not necessarily indicative of building-specific concerns.
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How 5856 N Elston Ave 2'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
Grade A–B — Low risk
City inspectors rarely find 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. City inspectors have found issues here before and are statistically likely to again.
Out of 1617 buildings in this neighborhood, 1261 are predicted to be safer.
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5856 N Elston Ave 2 event timeline
Building violations, environmental complaints and enforcement, permits, scofflaw listings, and 311 calls — most recent records in order.
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Violations issued by the City of Chicago Department of Buildings against this parcel.
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Chicago 311 service requests recorded at this parcel — maintenance complaints and quality-of-life requests.
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