Chicago Building Code Scofflaw Dataset

Discover the Building Code Scofflaw List: A Comprehensive Dataset from the City of Chicago

The Building Code Scofflaw List dataset from the City of Chicago includes information on individuals and entities with unpaid final determinations of liability for building code violations. This dataset has been enhanced with Placekeys, unique location identifiers, to facilitate seamless integration with other datasets. You can download the dataset directly from this page.

Data Schema

Field Name Field Description
DEFENDANT OWNER Name of the individual or entity that owns the property.
ADDRESS Primary address of the property in violation.
SECONDARY ADDRESS Additional address information (if applicable).
TERTIARY ADDRESS Further address details (if applicable).
CIRCUIT COURT CASE NUMBER Number assigned to any legal case associated with the property.
BUILDING LIST DATE Date the building was added to the vacant/abandoned list.
OWNER LIST DATE Date the owner was added to the list for violations.
COMMUNITY AREA Name of the community area where the property is located.
COMMUNITY AREA NUMBER Numeric code corresponding to the community area.
WARD Ward number where the property is located.
X_COORDINATE X-coordinate (East-West) location of the property.
Y_COORDINATE Y-coordinate (North-South) location of the property.
LONGITUDE Geographic longitude of the property.
LATITUDE Geographic latitude of the property.
LOCATION Combined location of the property in latitude and longitude format.
RECORD ID Unique identifier for the record in the dataset.
placekey Placekey, a unique identifier for geographic locations.

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Geography

Chicago, Illinois

The dataset encompasses information from the city of Chicago, detailing properties and addresses that are in violation of the Chicago Building Code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chicago Building Code Scofflaw List?

The Chicago Building Code Scofflaw List is a dataset that provides a list of properties in Chicago with owners who have failed to address building code violations. It includes details such as property addresses, owner names, and violation statuses. This dataset helps track non-compliant buildings and is a useful resource for city officials, legal professionals, and community members concerned with building safety and compliance.

What is the history of this dataset?

The Building Code Scofflaw List dataset is maintained by the City of Chicago. It was created to track and publicize the names of property owners who have been found liable by a Circuit Court for failing to correct code violations, thereby contributing to the enforcement of building regulations. The dataset involves coordination between various city departments, including the Department of Buildings and the Department of Law, to ensure compliance and integrity in property management within the city.

How often is the data updated?

Monthly

What is the coverage and what is included in this dataset?

The Building Code Scofflaw List dataset for Chicago includes comprehensive data for buildings that have violated the building code. Coverage focuses on Chicago, with detailed information for each listed building. The dataset includes such details as property address, PIN (Property Index Number), violation description, case number, and status of compliance. It serves as a valuable resource for identifying non-compliant properties, aiding in enforcement and urban management.

Why is Chicago Building Code Scofflaw List valuable?

The dataset is valuable because it provides transparency and accountability for building code violations in Chicago, helping to ensure public safety and compliance with city regulations.

How do I join this dataset with other datasets?

The Chicago Building Code Scofflaw list has been appended with placekeys to make it easy to join with other datasets.

Dataset at a glance

Dataset Name
Chicago Building Code Scofflaw List
Description
Chicago Building Code Scofflaw List dataset contains information about properties with unresolved building code violations.
Update Frequency
Quarterly
Coverage
Chicago, Illinois
Data Quality
Not assessed
Dataset Size
The dataset contains approximately 492 rows.
Maintained By

The City of Chicago maintains this dataset.

License

City of Chicago Data Terms of Use