7838 S Saginaw Ave
This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.
This building has 0 building violations (7y), at or below the South Shore average of 6.0.
What's in the 7838 S Saginaw Ave report
| Units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1914 |
| Stories | — |
| Building area | 2,472 sq ft |
| Property class | 211 |
| PIN (Cook County parcel) | 21303290200000 |
Registered owner per Cook County Assessor records.
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Unlock complete reportThe two-unit building at 7838 S Saginaw Ave in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, constructed in 1914 and owned by Greater Chicago Housing, has experienced notable challenges over recent years. The property has accumulated a significant number of building violations, with records showing 85 violations in the past seven years, representing a concerning pattern of non-compliance. Despite being a relatively small building with only two units, it has generated a substantial volume of city service requests, totaling 46 in the same period. Most recently, in May 2026, there were two consecutive reports of dead animal pick-up requests, and earlier in 2026, there were three reports of abandoned vehicles in the vicinity. The building's maintenance and compliance history shows some attempts at addressing issues, with three building permits pulled in the past seven years, though this is relatively low given the number of violations on record. The property's situation is further complicated by the ownership structure, as records indicate Greater Chicago Housing holds ownership across four parcels in total.
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How 7838 S Saginaw 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 2795 buildings in this neighborhood, 1621 are predicted to be safer.
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7838 S Saginaw Ave 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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