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2950 N Lincoln Ave

Lake View, Chicago IL 60657 14291220590000 5 units · 1924

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

Building Violations (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lake View — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 building violations (7y), at or below the Lake View average of 1.0.

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
Units5
Year built1924
Stories
Building area14,196 sq ft
Property class212
PIN (Cook County parcel)14291220590000
Ownership

Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.

Mailing address
2950 N. Lincoln Ave

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The five-unit residential building at 2950 N Lincoln Ave in Lake View, owned by Songbird Properties, L, has been experiencing a noticeable pattern of maintenance issues in recent months. Most significantly, there has been a recurring problem with graffiti on the property, with four removal requests filed between April 10 and April 21, 2026, all of which were subsequently closed. The building has also been addressing pest control concerns, as evidenced by a rodent baiting complaint filed and resolved in June 2024. Of particular note is an open sewer cleaning inspection request from April 17, 2026, which, if not addressed promptly, could potentially impact resident comfort and building hygiene. Looking at the broader seven-year history, the building has generated a total of nine service requests, though only two building permits have been filed during this period. While the property has successfully resolved multiple issues through the 311 system, the recent clustering of service requests, particularly related to graffiti and sanitation matters, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that may affect resident quality of life.

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Risk rating

How 2950 N Lincoln 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
15thpercentile

Out of 3452 buildings in this neighborhood, 2934 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
39%
No code
violation
61%
Code violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 61%
Estimated probability of a code violation in the next 12 months.
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The story over time

2950 N Lincoln Ave event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Jun 18
Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint
311 RequestJun 10
Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint

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