1162 W 20Th Pl
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 1162 W 20Th Pl report
| Units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1888 |
| Stories | — |
| Building area | 1,720 sq ft |
| Property class | 211 |
| PIN (Cook County parcel) | 17204280180000 |
Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.
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Unlock complete reportThis two-unit property at 1162 W 20th Place in Chicago's Lower West Side, built in 1888 and currently owned by Armando Melgoza, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years. Most notably, the building has faced recurring rodent problems, with three documented rodent baiting or rat complaints in early 2026 and one in September 2025, suggesting an ongoing pest control challenge. The property has also required graffiti removal services in March 2026. Infrastructure maintenance matters include a sewer cleaning inspection request in September 2025, though no follow-up issues were recorded. While the building's owner has submitted a parking code enforcement review request in September 2025, it appears this was addressed without major implications. The cumulative total of eight 311 service requests over the past seven years indicates some level of ongoing maintenance and compliance needs, with the most recent incidents occurring in early 2026 receiving priority attention from city services.
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How 1162 W 20Th Pl'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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1162 W 20Th Pl event timeline
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