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2322 N Austin Ave 2

Belmont Cragin, Chicago IL 60639 13321070320000 2 units · 1916

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

Building Violations (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Belmont Cragin — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 building violations (7y), above the Belmont Cragin average of 0.9.

Building characteristics
Units2
Year built1916
Stories
Building area2,448 sq ft
Property class211
PIN (Cook County parcel)13321070320000
Ownership

Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.

Owner name
Mailing address
2322 N Austin

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2322 N Austin Ave in Belmont Cragin, owned by Efren Hernandez and constructed in 1916, has experienced several notable issues over the past seven years. Most concerning are the four complaint-driven building code violations recorded in January 2025, though it is worth noting that all of these violations have been resolved. The building's service request history shows recurring maintenance and safety concerns, including two rodent-related incidents in mid-2024 that were resolved, a plumbing violation from late 2024 that was closed, and a garbage cart maintenance issue from July 2025. More recent requests include an open tree planting request from August 2025 and a closed graffiti removal request from July 2025. The property has had minimal permitted work in the past seven years, with only one building permit on record, which can be notable for a structure of its age. While some issues have been promptly addressed, the frequency of service requests related to pest control and systemic maintenance problems suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.

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Risk rating

How 2322 N Austin 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

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
18thpercentile

Out of 4453 buildings in this neighborhood, 3651 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
59%
No code
violation
41%
Code violation
likely
Model explanation

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311 calls (past 7 years)

311 service requests tied to this address over 7 years.

311 call rate, owner's portfolio

Per-property 311 call rate across the owner's portfolio.

311 calls, owner's portfolio

311 calls across all of this owner's properties over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
Estimated probability of a code violation in the next 12 months.
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The story over time

2322 N Austin Ave 2 event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation Jan 29
COMPLAINT
COMPLIED
Building ViolationJan 29
COMPLAINT

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