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4801 W Chicago Chicago

Austin, Chicago IL 60651 16092040280000 8 units · 1949

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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 Austin — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.6
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 building violations (7y), above the Austin average of 1.6.

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit residential building at 4801 W Chicago in the Austin neighborhood, owned by Athanasios Potaks & He, was constructed in 1949 and has experienced several notable events over its history. Most recently, in March 2022, the property underwent a complaint-driven inspection that resulted in three violations, though all were promptly resolved. The building has generated a significant number of service requests in recent years, with 33 cases reported between 2015 and 2026. The majority of these recent requests have been relatively minor issues, including three street-related complaints (two pothole complaints and one tree trim request) and a graffiti removal request in early 2026. Notably, there was a vacant/abandoned building complaint in July 2025, which was addressed and closed.

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Building characteristics
Units8
Year built1949
Stories—
Building area17,501 sq ft
Property class318
PIN (Cook County parcel)16092040280000
Ownership

Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.

Mailing address
5719 N Kenmore Ave

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Risk rating

How 4801 W Chicago Chicago'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
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Out of 7223 buildings in this neighborhood, 7006 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
18%
No code
violation
82%
Code violation
likely
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Building size

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Lot size

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12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 82%
Estimated probability of a code violation in the next 12 months.
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4801 W Chicago Chicago event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jul 19
Vacant/Abandoned Building Complaint
DOB - Buildings
311 RequestFeb 06
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