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Early Access Pricing. You're getting access at a reduced beta rate while we keep improving the product. Occasionally a field may lag behind real-time city systems — we flag those when it happens.
A Research Head Start. This report gives you the full picture before engaging a broker, attorney, or consultant — so you walk into every conversation prepared, not surprised.
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What's In Your Report
Zoning ClassificationCity GIS
Permit HistoryOpen Data
Building ViolationsOpen Data
Business LicensesOpen Data
Enforcement CasesOpen Data
Ward & AlderpersonCity API
ZBA OrdinancesCity API
Liquor MoratoriumsCity API
Deed RecordsCook County
Nearby PlacesHERE API
The same sources used by Chicago attorneys, brokers, and developers — now in one place, in seconds.
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