2142 W Cermak Rd
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 Lower West Side average of 0.9.
What's in the 2142 W Cermak Rd report
| Units | 3 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1904 |
| Stories | — |
| Building area | 4,597 sq ft |
| Property class | 212 |
| PIN (Cook County parcel) | 17193240310000 |
Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.
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Unlock complete reportThe three-unit residential building at 2142 W Cermak Rd, owned by Fernando Mora, was constructed in 1904 and is located in Chicago's Lower West Side neighborhood. Over the past seven years, the property has experienced a moderate number of service requests, with a total of 15 requests filed by the owner. Most of the recent service requests in 2025 have been concentrated around infrastructure issues, particularly in the alley area, with three separate pothole complaints in October alone, along with requests for sewer cleaning inspection. The building has also faced some pest management challenges, as evidenced by a rodent baiting complaint in November 2025. Two environmental complaints have been recorded, including an air pollution incident in September 2024 that was promptly resolved within one day, and a construction-related complaint in June 2023 where no violations were found upon inspection. The property has had minimal permitting activity, with only one building permit filed in the past seven years, though this should be interpreted with caution as not all building work necessarily requires a permit.
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How 2142 W Cermak Rd'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 3674 buildings in this neighborhood, 1727 are predicted to be safer.
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2142 W Cermak Rd event timeline
Building violations, environmental complaints and enforcement, permits, scofflaw listings, and 311 calls — most recent records in order.
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