5259 S Carpenter St

The two-unit building at 5259 S Carpenter St in Chicago's New City neighborhood, owned by Angelica Lopez Garcia, has a documented history that raises some concerns about maintenance and security. Built in 1921, this property has accumulated a significant number of violations and service requests over recent years, with particularly notable patterns of vacant building violations in mid-2015 when multiple citations were issued regarding failure to secure and maintain a vacant building, along with requirements for watchmen services, though these violations ultimately resulted in a city non-suit with no fines imposed. The building's more recent history (2016-2023) shows limited maintenance of major concerns, as there have been no recorded building violations during this period; however, there have been four 311 service requests in the past seven years, including two stray animal complaints in 2024, one tree trimming request, and a stop sign repair request - all of which were resolved. While the absence of recent building violations is positive, the property's history from 2015 suggests previous challenges with maintenance and security that potential tenants should be aware of, though it should be noted that these violations were not acted upon through fines or legal penalties.