1538 N Lotus Ave
This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.
This building has 0 building violations (7y), at or below the Austin average of 1.7.
What's in the 1538 N Lotus Ave report
| Units | 2 |
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| Year built | 1916 |
| Stories | — |
| Building area | 2,462 sq ft |
| Property class | 211 |
| PIN (Cook County parcel) | 16041020270000 |
Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.
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Unlock complete reportThe two-unit residential building at 1538 N Lotus Ave in Chicago's Austin neighborhood is a 107-year-old structure owned by Sharron Brooks, with records showing minimal recent activity. Over the past seven years, there has been only one recorded 311 service request associated with the property, which was logged on June 11, 2025, pertaining to a rodent baiting or rat complaint. This request has since been closed. The building, constructed in 1916, falls under the ownership of a single parcel, and the remarkably low number of service requests over this period suggests relatively stable building maintenance, though it's worth noting that both unit structure's age and the recent rodent issue merit attention from a resident experience perspective.
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How 1538 N Lotus 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 7212 buildings in this neighborhood, 1298 are predicted to be safer.
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