5301 S Kimbark Chicago
This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.
This building has 1 building violations (7y), at or below the Hyde Park average of 5.2.
What's in the 5301 S Kimbark Chicago report
| Units | 61 |
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| Year built | 1923 |
| Stories | — |
| Building area | 47,727 sq ft |
| Property class | 318 |
| PIN (Cook County parcel) | 20114140010000 |
Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.
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Unlock complete reportThe University of Chicago-owned 61-unit building at 5301 S Kimbark in Hyde Park, constructed in 1923, has experienced several maintenance and property upkeep issues in recent years. The most significant open concern is a building code violation related to a periodic routine inspection from April 2025, though this is not indicative of any immediate safety concern given that such inspections are a normal part of building maintenance. The property has faced recurring challenges with graffiti, as evidenced by five requests for removal between May and October 2025, with one of these requests still showing as open. Additionally, there was a sign repair request in December 2025 and a tree debris clean-up request in November 2024, both of which have been resolved. The building's record over the past seven years shows minimal violations at the building level, with only one recorded, and only three building permits have been pulled during this period. The University of Chicago's ownership records show a total of 35 service requests associated with the property, though this figure likely includes all their parcels under the same ownership umbrella, not just the 5301 S Kimbark address. While the recent spike in graffiti incidents is notable, most other service requests appear to be related to routine maintenance rather than serious structural or safety issues.
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How 5301 S Kimbark 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 416 buildings in this neighborhood, 312 are predicted to be safer.
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5301 S Kimbark Chicago event timeline
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Violations issued by the City of Chicago Department of Buildings against this parcel.
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Building permits issued by the City of Chicago for new construction, alterations, and repairs at this parcel.
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Chicago 311 service requests recorded at this parcel — maintenance complaints and quality-of-life requests.
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Formal environmental enforcement cases brought against this property.
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