5046 N Ravenswood Ave

The two-unit residential building at 5046 N Ravenswood Ave in Lincoln Square, owned by D & L Darks, was constructed in 1903 and has experienced several notable events over its history. Most recently, in 2025, there were two significant building-related issues: a building violation and a separate incident involving construction work conducted without the proper permits, both of which were subsequently resolved. The property has also seen multiple infrastructure-related complaints in 2026, including issues with street maintenance such as potholes and garbage cart maintenance, though these were not directly related to the building itself. Looking further back, the building had two environmental code violations recorded in 2007, resulting in fines of $200 each, one for illegal dumping and another under section 7-28-080, which pertains to various municipal code violations. A solitary building permit has been recorded for the property in the past seven years, and while the building has had a total of eight 311 service requests during this period, most have related to street and sanitation issues rather than problems with the building itself. An illegal dumping incident was reported in 2004, though the current status of this complaint is unclear.