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5522 S Natchez Ave

Garfield Ridge, Chicago IL 60638 19182050430000 2 units · 1916

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

Building Violations (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Garfield Ridge — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 building violations (7y), at or below the Garfield Ridge average of 0.8.

Building characteristics
Units2
Year built1916
Stories
Building area1,440 sq ft
Property class211
PIN (Cook County parcel)19182050430000
Ownership

Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.

Mailing address
5522 S Natchez Ave

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 5522 S Natchez Ave in Garfield Ridge, constructed in 1916, has experienced several notable incidents in recent years, with particular attention required for the recurring water-related issues. Between June and August 2025, the property faced multiple basement water problems, with four separate complaints filed through the Alderman's office and regular 311 services, all of which were ultimately closed. More recently, in June 2026, there was a report of tree debris requiring clean-up, which was also resolved. The building's 311 service history shows these eight documented issues over the past seven years, with the most concerning pattern being the cluster of water-related incidents during the summer of 2025. Other miscellaneous incidents included a report of an injured animal in June 2025 and a tree trimming request in June of the same year, though it's worth noting that the tree trimming service was no longer being accepted at that time.

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Risk rating

How 5522 S Natchez 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

City inspectors rarely find violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. City inspectors have found issues here before and are statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
46thpercentile

Out of 626 buildings in this neighborhood, 338 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No code
violation
30%
Code violation
likely
Model explanation

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311 calls (past 7 years)

311 service requests tied to this address over 7 years.

311 call rate, owner's portfolio

Per-property 311 call rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of a code violation in the next 12 months.
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The story over time

5522 S Natchez Ave event timeline

Building violations, environmental complaints and enforcement, permits, scofflaw listings, and 311 calls — most recent records in order.

2025
311 Request Aug 20
Water in Basement Complaint
311 RequestAug 14
Water in Basement Complaint

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