Observed arrival · 2026-11-08

ScoutMyBuilding turns Chicago building records into a lease check

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Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A Chicago address lookup that summarizes open building violations and recent 311 complaints, with a paid option for the full report.

Landing page captured for the 2026-11-08 issue.

For: Chicago renters checking a building before signing a lease
Worth noticing: Its 0–100 winter habitability score uses public heat, rodent, and building signals; the site says its method is shown in plain English.

Field notes

The homepage describes a score built from public heat, rodent, and building signals, alongside counts of open Department of Buildings citations. Sample listings show substantial open-record counts, including 639 for 1900 N Austin Ave. The site says Chicago is live and that additional cities are planned; it also cautions that records may be incomplete.

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$PaidCommerce or pricing visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

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