3243 S Ridgeway 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 Little Village average of 1.1.
What's in the 3243 S Ridgeway Ave report
| Units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1966 |
| Stories | — |
| Building area | 1,890 sq ft |
| Property class | 211 |
| PIN (Cook County parcel) | 16351130150000 |
Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.
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Unlock complete reportThe two-unit building at 3243 S Ridgeway Ave in Little Village, owned by Nate Arellano, has been standing since 1966 and has a relatively sparse complaint history over the past several decades. Most notably, there have been recent concerns about rodent activity near the property, with two rat-related complaints (one in September 2024 and another in June 2026) recorded in the past two years. The property has also experienced some waste management issues, as evidenced by a garbage cart maintenance request in July 2025 and a blue recycling cart request in April 2025. Two abandoned vehicle complaints were filed in March and February 2025, though these are likely related to street issues rather than building-specific problems. Looking further back, the only documented environmental complaint was for illegal dumping in 1996, which is now significantly dated and likely not relevant to current conditions. While the recent complaints suggest some ongoing maintenance and pest control challenges, the overall number of service requests remains relatively low for a two-unit building over this extended period.
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How 3243 S Ridgeway 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 5739 buildings in this neighborhood, 1894 are predicted to be safer.
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3243 S Ridgeway Ave event timeline
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