5253 W Sunnyside Ave
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 3 building violations (7y), above the Portage Park average of 0.7.
What's in the 5253 W Sunnyside Ave report
| Units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1923 |
| Stories | — |
| Building area | 3,193 sq ft |
| Property class | 211 |
| PIN (Cook County parcel) | 13161250030000 |
Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.
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Unlock complete reportThe two-unit residential building at 5253 W Sunnyside Ave in Portage Park, owned by Ronnie and Debra Oliver, has been in service since 1923 and has experienced several notable issues in recent years. Most concerning are the three unresolved complaint-driven violations recorded on November 22, 2023, which suggest ongoing compliance issues that have not yet been addressed. The property has also generated multiple service requests through the 311 system, with the most significant current concerns being a water lead test kit request (opened January 2026) and a low water pressure complaint (opened September 2025). While some previous issues have been resolved, including a bee/wasp removal (closed November 2025), tree debris clean-up (closed May 2026), sidewalk inspection (closed September 2025), and public way inspection (closed May 2026), the persistence of recent violations and open service requests related to water quality and pressure are noteworthy. These findings indicate potential ongoing maintenance and infrastructure challenges that could impact resident comfort and safety, with particular attention needed to the building's water systems.
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How 5253 W Sunnyside 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
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 3910 buildings in this neighborhood, 3793 are predicted to be safer.
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5253 W Sunnyside Ave 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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Building permits issued by the City of Chicago for new construction, alterations, and repairs at 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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