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7808 S Indiana Ave

Grand Crossing, Chicago IL 60619 20273200160000 2 units · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

Building Violations (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Grand Crossing — not a forecast
Above average
avg 3.3
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 building violations (7y), above the Grand Crossing average of 3.3.

Building characteristics
Units2
Year built1924
Stories
Building area1,912 sq ft
Property class211
PIN (Cook County parcel)20273200160000
Ownership

Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.

Owner name
Mailing address
7808 S Indiana

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 7808 S Indiana Ave in the Grand Crossing neighborhood was built in 1924 and is currently owned by Erwin Keith Ford. The property has experienced several notable issues over the past decade, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in 2014 when multiple violations were recorded related to construction debris and refuse container requirements, resulting in fines totaling $500. More recently, in April 2021, the building underwent a series of complaint-driven inspections, though all violations from these inspections were resolved. The building's recent history has primarily involved external infrastructure issues, with six pothole complaints (five on streets, one in an alley) reported and resolved between February and April 2026. There was also one environmental complaint regarding construction and demolition activities in June 2024, which was investigated but no violations were found. The property has maintained relatively low levels of serious code violations and has had only one building permit issued in the past seven years, suggesting limited major renovations or modifications to the structure during this period.

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Risk rating

How 7808 S Indiana 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
28thpercentile

Out of 2750 buildings in this neighborhood, 1980 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
44%
No code
violation
56%
Code violation
likely
Model explanation

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Location

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Code violations (past 7 years)

City of Chicago Department of Buildings violations issued at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of enforcement activity.

Location

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 56%
Estimated probability of a code violation in the next 12 months.
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The story over time

7808 S Indiana Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 10
Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint
311 RequestJul 10
Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint

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