5486 S Archer Chicago
This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.
This building has 2 building violations (7y), above the Garfield Ridge average of 0.8.
What's in the 5486 S Archer Chicago report
| Units | 8 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1964 |
| Stories | — |
| Building area | 4,320 sq ft |
| Property class | 314 |
| PIN (Cook County parcel) | 19094090650000 |
Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.
Landlord portfolio
Other Chicago properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.
Unlock complete reportThe 8-unit residential building at 5486 S Archer in Chicago's Garfield Ridge neighborhood, owned by DW Investment, was constructed in 1964 and has had some notable issues in recent years. Most concerning are two unresolved building code violations from July 2023, which were triggered by complaint-driven inspections. The property has experienced a significant number of service requests in 2026, with a particular cluster of tree-related issues in June 2026 that includes requests for tree debris cleanup, tree removal inspection, and a tree emergency, all of which remain open. Prior to these current issues, the building had two graffiti incidents in early 2026 (February and April) that were resolved, and an inspection of the public way in late May 2026 that was closed. Looking back further, the building had an environmental complaint regarding hazardous materials in April 2011, though no details of the resolution are available in the current records. Over the past seven years, the property has generated a total of 25 service requests, with 21 of those being made through the 311 system, though only two building code violations have been recorded in that timeframe.
AI-generated · may contain errors · check the source data tables below
How 5486 S Archer Chicago'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, 583 are predicted to be safer.
violation
likely
What's driving this score
The data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.
5486 S Archer Chicago apartment reviews
Real experiences from people who have lived here. Share yours to help other renters decide.
Share your experience — Help other renters by leaving an honest apartment review
Loading reviews…
5486 S Archer Chicago event timeline
Building violations, environmental complaints and enforcement, permits, scofflaw listings, and 311 calls — most recent records in order.
See all 8 events
Full history back to 2011 — violations, complaints, permits, and 311 calls.
Unlock complete timelineFull data for 5486 S Archer Chicago apartments
Chicago public datasets for this parcel — building violations, permits, 311 calls, environmental complaints and enforcement, scofflaw listings, and vacant building registrations.
What this is
Violations issued by the City of Chicago Department of Buildings against this parcel.
| Violation # | Date | Category | Status | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading… | ||||
What this is
Violations issued for failure to register or maintain a vacant or abandoned building.
| Docket # | Violation # | Issued | Department | Type | Disposition | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading… | ||||||
What this is
Building permits issued by the City of Chicago for new construction, alterations, and repairs at this parcel.
| Permit # | Issued | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loading… | |||
What this is
Chicago 311 service requests recorded at this parcel — maintenance complaints and quality-of-life requests.
| SR # | Created | Type | Department | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading… | ||||
What this is
Environmental complaints filed about this property with the City of Chicago.
| Complaint # | Date | Type | Inspector | Resolution | Resolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading… | |||||
What this is
Formal environmental enforcement cases brought against this property.
| Case # | Date | Type | Violation | Disposition | Status | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading… | ||||||
Affordable Rental Housing requires a full report
Included with every paid plan.
Unlock complete reportAsbestos & Demolition Notifications requires a full report
Included with every paid plan.
Unlock complete reportLook up the next apartment before you sign
Search any Chicago address free — no account needed to see the risk rating.
Get the complete picture
Every plan unlocks the complete report: all Chicago datasets, full history, landlord portfolio, and PDF & Excel exports.
Report Bundle
For the buildings you're deciding on right now
$10 one-time
~$3.33 per building. No subscription ever. Each credit unlocks one building's premium report for 30 days.
- 3 full AI-powered reports
- Download PDF reports
- Advanced safety analysis
- Compare multiple buildings
- Credits never expire until you use them
- Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Apartment Hunter
For a wide search across many buildings
$39 one-time
30 reports — ~$1.30 each. No subscription ever.
- 30 full AI-powered reports
- Download PDF reports
- Advanced safety analysis
- Compare multiple buildings
- Credits never expire until you use them
- Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Renter
For the weeks when the stakes are highest
$10/mo
Billed $120/year — save $24 vs monthly
- Unlimited basic reports
- 5 premium AI reports per month
- Download PDF & Excel reports
- Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
- Full event timeline — every year of history
- Landlord portfolio & ownership insights
Less than $0.34/day. Cancel anytime.
Cancel anytime · Data sourced from the City of Chicago Department of Buildings, Chicago 311, Cook County Assessor & the Chicago Data Portal