6939 S Green St 1

The two-unit residential building at 6939 S Green St in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, built in 1910 and currently owned by Optimum International, has experienced several concerning trends over the past seven years. The property has accumulated a staggering 115 building violations, along with 268 service requests through 311, suggesting ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges. The most recent records from early 2025 indicate significant issues with building abandonment, sanitation violations, and basic urban maintenance needs such as tree trimming and animal removal. While the building has only one permit on record in the past seven years, this contrasts sharply with the owner's records of 30 total building permits across their 47 properties, indicating either limited permitted work on this specific building or potential underreporting of necessary improvements. The presence of two environmental complaints in the owner's records further highlights potential compliance and safety concerns. Given that the property has existed for over a century, the combination of numerous violations, service requests, and limited recent permits suggests persistent challenges in maintaining basic building standards and resident quality of life.