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5736 W Pensacola Ave

Portage Park, Chicago IL 60634 13174040150000 3 units · 1929

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.

Building Violations (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Portage Park — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.6
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 building violations (7y), above the Portage Park average of 0.6.

Building characteristics
Units3
Year built1929
Stories
Building area2,682 sq ft
Property class211
PIN (Cook County parcel)13174040150000
Ownership

Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.

Owner name
Mailing address
5055 N New England

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 5736 W Pensacola Ave in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood, constructed in 1929, is currently owned by Michael D Derrig. The building's record over the past seven years shows two open and unresolved building code violations from complaint-driven inspections in 2019 and 2025, which warrant particular attention as they may impact resident safety and comfort. The property has generated 20 service requests through the 311 system during this period, with a notable cluster of tree trim requests (five in total) made in early 2026, all of which have been closed. Additionally, there were two bicycle-related complaints in early 2026 (one regarding Divvy bike parking and another general bicycle issue), both of which have also been resolved. While the number of service requests appears relatively high, most are related to exterior maintenance and bicycle-related issues rather than internal building conditions, though the presence of unresolved building code violations remains a significant concern.

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Risk rating

How 5736 W Pensacola 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
24thpercentile

Out of 3924 buildings in this neighborhood, 2982 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
63%
No code
violation
37%
Code violation
likely
Model explanation

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Code violations (past 7 years)

City of Chicago Department of Buildings violations issued at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of enforcement activity.

Violation rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
Estimated probability of a code violation in the next 12 months.
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The story over time

5736 W Pensacola Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 28
Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint
311 City Services
Building ViolationMar 20
COMPLAINT

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