231 W Alexander St
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 Chinatown average of 1.4.
What's in the 231 W Alexander St report
| Units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1888 |
| Stories | — |
| Building area | 1,008 sq ft |
| Property class | 211 |
| PIN (Cook County parcel) | 17282110160000 |
Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.
Landlord portfolio
Other Chicago properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.
Unlock complete reportThe two-unit building at 231 W Alexander St in the Chinatown neighborhood, owned by Soo Fong Lee, is a 135-year-old property constructed in 1888. This historic building has an exceptionally clean service record, with only one documented 311 service request in the past seven years. This single request, which was related to finance parking code enforcement and review concerns, was submitted on March 2, 2026, and has since been closed. Given the building's age and minimal service history, it appears to be well-maintained, though it's worth noting that the sole recent service request pertains to financial and parking code matters rather than structural or safety issues.
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How 231 W Alexander St'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 317 buildings in this neighborhood, 44 are predicted to be safer.
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231 W Alexander St event timeline
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Building permits issued by the City of Chicago for new construction, alterations, and repairs at this parcel.
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Chicago 311 service requests recorded at this parcel — maintenance complaints and quality-of-life requests.
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