Built on Official Public Records.

Every property record displayed by Chicago Property Intelligence originates from publicly available government records.

We don’t create the data. We organize it, monitor it, and make it easier to understand.

Where Does the Information Come From?

Property information exists across numerous government agencies. Each agency maintains different records. Each has different search tools. Each updates information independently. Chicago Property Intelligence brings these records together into one property profile while preserving the original source of every record.

Building Violations

Information may include

  • Violation descriptions
  • Inspection dates
  • Compliance status
  • Case numbers
  • Property address
  • Violation history

Common uses

Compliance monitoringDue diligenceProperty managementInvestment analysisLender collateral reviews

311 Complaints

Information may include

  • Rodent complaints
  • Garbage complaints
  • Building maintenance concerns
  • Property condition complaints
  • Code enforcement requests

Users may receive alerts when new publicly available 311 activity is recorded.

Building Permit Activity

Information may include

  • Newly issued permits
  • Permit descriptions
  • Permit status
  • Permit completion
  • Historical permits

Permit activity often provides valuable insight into renovations, repairs, and improvements.

Property Ownership

Information may include

  • Current ownership
  • Historical ownership
  • Ownership transfers
  • Recorded ownership changes

Ownership information may not reflect pending transactions until officially recorded.

Property Taxes

Information may include

  • Tax years
  • Tax amounts
  • Payment status
  • Outstanding balances (where available)
  • Historical tax information

Tax records remain subject to updates by the originating government agency.

Assessor Information

Information may include

  • Building size
  • Lot size
  • Property class
  • Year built
  • Assessed value
  • Exterior photograph
  • PIN information

Availability varies by property.

One Timeline. Multiple Government Agencies.

Rather than searching each agency individually, Chicago Property Intelligence combines available public records into one chronological property timeline. This helps professionals understand what happened, when it happened, and how different events relate to one another.

We Check So You Don’t Have To.

Government records change every day. Chicago Property Intelligence continuously monitors supported public record sources and notifies users when monitored properties have new activity.

Depending on your notification settings, alerts may include:

  • Building violations
  • 311 complaints
  • Permit activity
  • Ownership changes
  • Property tax updates
  • Other supported public records

Data Accuracy

Chicago Property Intelligence displays information obtained from public sources. While we strive to present information accurately and promptly, we cannot guarantee accuracy, completeness, availability, or timeliness.

Government agencies remain the authoritative source for all underlying records. Users should independently verify information before relying upon it for legal, financial, engineering, insurance, title, lending, regulatory, or investment decisions.

Frequently asked questions

Is your data official?

Yes. Every property record originates from official publicly available government records.

Do you modify the data?

No. We organize publicly available information but do not alter government records.

How often is information updated?

Supported sources are monitored daily. Actual availability depends on when the originating agency publishes new information.

Can government records contain errors?

Yes. Government agencies occasionally correct, update, or remove records. Chicago Property Intelligence displays available public information but cannot guarantee the accuracy of government-maintained data.

Do you guarantee alerts?

No. Alerts are provided as a convenience. Delivery depends upon many factors including government data availability, system processing, email delivery, and user notification settings.

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