8217 S ESSEX AVE, Chicago, IL is a rental building in South Shore, Chicago. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.
No owner is currently linked to this building in public records. Ownership data is pulled from ACRIS deeds and HPD registrations.
ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings
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Vicious Animal Complaint — No details available
Vicious Animal Complaint — No details available
DOB Violation — REPUTTY WINDOW PANES
DOB Violation — REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR
DOB Violation — ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION
DOB Violation — CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS
DOB Violation — REPAIR WINDOW SILLS
Building Violation — No details available
DOB Violation — REPAIR OR REPLACE
DOB Violation — SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS
Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.
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South Shore · March 2026
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South Shore's lakefront location is its greatest asset — the South Shore Cultural Center (where the Obamas held their wedding reception) and Rainbow Beach anchor a neighborhood of large apartment buildings and cultural pride.