5501 S Cornell Ave

Tenants filed a number of building complaints here in the last five years, several concerning heat and water service; most are resolved and a few remain open. City inspectors have cited the building on multiple occasions, most recently for exterior maintenance conditions.

Built in the early part of the century, a mid-rise brick building with ground-floor commercial space. Permit activity over the past decade includes roof and electrical work; the most recent permit was issued within the last two years.

The building sits a short walk from a rail station and a neighborhood park, with several bus routes nearby.

Water Lead Test Kit RequestDWM - Department of Water Management2026-09-23Open

Water Lead Test Kit RequestDWM - Department of Water Management2026-01-21Open

Outdated Merchandise ComplaintBACP - Business Affairs and Consumer Protection2025-12-20

Sanitation Code ViolationStreets and Sanitation2024-05-15

PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION#101020333 · $60,0002023-08-16

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Outcomes: 42 passed · 3 failed · 14 other

Date range: 1996-06-19 to 2026-01-15
Cases: 1 administrative

SIGN ANNUAL INSPECTION#144979692026-01-15PASSED

SIGN PERMIT INSPECTION#147200722025-11-19PASSED

STRUCTURAL SIGN INSPECTION#147200752025-11-19PASSED

SIGN PERMIT INSPECTION#147200742025-11-19PASSED

STRUCTURAL SIGN INSPECTION#147200732025-11-19PASSED

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