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5758 N Elston Ave

Jefferson Park, Chicago IL 60646 13054240010000 2 units · 1964

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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.

Building Violations (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Jefferson Park — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 building violations (7y), above the Jefferson Park average of 0.4.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts building violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Building characteristics
Units2
Year built1964
Stories
Building area2,036 sq ft
Property class211
PIN (Cook County parcel)13054240010000
Ownership

Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.

Owner name
Mailing address
5758 N Elston

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 5758 N Elston Ave in Jefferson Park, owned by Clarence Ballard, was constructed in 1964 and has experienced several notable events in 2024-2025 that warrant attention. The most significant issues occurred during a recent renovation period in August 2025, when the property faced multiple environmental enforcement actions resulting in fines totaling $3,500 for violations related to demolition and renovation permit requirements, as well as construction site cleanliness standards. These violations, which were subsequently resolved through a "LIABPLEA" disposition, related to improper handling of asbestos abatement protocols, dust and debris control, and general site maintenance during construction activities.

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Risk rating

How 5758 N Elston 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.

Neighborhood percentile
95thpercentile

Out of 1632 buildings in this neighborhood, 82 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
83%
No code
violation
17%
Code violation
likely
Model explanation

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Lot size

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of a code violation in the next 12 months.
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The story over time

5758 N Elston Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation Oct 20
PERMIT
COMPLIED
Environmental EnforcementAug 14
11-4-2170(f)(1) Full Description: Demolition and renovations; permit and notification requirements; performance standards for asbestos abatement; control and disposal of dust and debris.

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