5040 S Blackstone 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 Kenwood average of 8.3.
What's in the 5040 S Blackstone Ave report
| Units | 3 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1893 |
| Stories | — |
| Building area | 3,720 sq ft |
| Property class | 211 |
| PIN (Cook County parcel) | 20112130320000 |
Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.
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Unlock complete reportThe three-unit, 1893 Kenwood building at 5040 S Blackstone Ave, currently owned by Russell & Linda Szmule, has experienced a notable clustering of street-related issues over the past seven years, with a particular emphasis on water-related concerns. Most significantly, there are recent and ongoing water issues near the property, with two water-on-street complaints in April 2026 (one of which remains open), and a water lead test kit request in December 2025, all of which could potentially impact resident safety and water quality. The building's location has also experienced recurring problems with abandoned vehicles, with two such complaints lodged in 2026, one in February and another in October, both of which were resolved. Additionally, there was a street light outage reported and subsequently addressed in October 2025. While the 311 service request frequency appears relatively low for a multi-unit building over this timeframe (totaling 12 complaints), the recent pattern of water-related issues, particularly the ongoing nature of the April 2026 complaint, stands out as the most pressing concern in this record.
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How 5040 S Blackstone 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 217 buildings in this neighborhood, 89 are predicted to be safer.
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5040 S Blackstone Ave event timeline
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