5121 S Austin 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 Garfield Ridge average of 0.8.
What's in the 5121 S Austin Ave report
| Units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1922 |
| Stories | — |
| Building area | 1,492 sq ft |
| Property class | 211 |
| PIN (Cook County parcel) | 19084000090000 |
Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.
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Unlock complete reportThe two-unit residential building at 5121 S Austin Ave in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood is a 1922 structure currently owned by Robert Starr. The property has had minimal documented issues over the past seven years, with a total of 13 service requests recorded through the 311 system. Most recently, in early 2026, there were requests regarding tree trimming, a potential leak inspection, and a shared cost sidewalk program, with the sidewalk program request still open as of January 2026. Notable incidents include two separate complaints about basement water issues in August 2025, which have both since been resolved, and a street cleaning request from November 2025. Going back further in history, the building had an environmental recycling work order complaint in August 1999. While the recent service requests suggest some maintenance needs, especially regarding water management, the overall frequency of issues appears relatively low for a building of its age and size.
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How 5121 S Austin 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 601 buildings in this neighborhood, 126 are predicted to be safer.
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5121 S Austin Ave event timeline
Building violations, environmental complaints and enforcement, permits, scofflaw listings, and 311 calls — most recent records in order.
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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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