5609 S Albany Ave

The two-unit, 1918 residential building at 5609 S Albany Ave in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood, currently owned by Deutsche Bank National Trust, has experienced a pattern of service requests and maintenance issues over the past seven years. The property is relatively small, consisting of three total parcels, and has generated a notable number of service requests, with 30 recorded by the current ownership. The most concerning recent pattern involves two separate water-in-basement complaints reported in August 2025, suggesting potential ongoing moisture or drainage issues in the building's lower levels. Earlier in 2025, the property experienced a finance parking code enforcement review and had one report of an abandoned vehicle, both of which were also resolved. The building's violation history shows a total of four building violations recorded in the past seven years, though specific details of these violations are not provided in the summary data. Additionally, only one building permit has been issued under the current ownership during this period, which may indicate limited recent maintenance or improvement work. While the building's age (105 years) is consistent with its architectural style and neighborhood context, the relatively high number of service requests and violations recorded under Deutsche Bank National Trust's ownership warrants attention, particularly regarding the recent water issues reported in multiple complaints.