Graffiti
If you’re reaching out about a request regarding graffiti, you can put in a request with Streets and Sanitation. Click on the type of request that most matches your request:
Graffiti Removal
Graffiti can be removed from public or private property by the City’s Graffiti Blasters. Graffiti will either be painted over (if the graffiti is on a painted surface) or blasted off with a high pressure baking soda and water solution (if it is on brick, cement or stone). You can report graffiti that is on your property, public property or on someone else’s property. In rare situations, the city’s graffiti blasters will need additional equipment to address the issue. For example, some graffiti near CTA tracks may require equipment for workers to reach the graffiti.
When you report graffiti, be prepared to give the exact address, type of material the surface is on (i.e. unpainted brick, metal, etc), where on the building the graffiti is, and if the graffiti is over 6 feet from the ground.
Steps
Go to CHI311 and place a request for graffiti removal. Be prepared to give the exact address, type of material the surface is on (i.e. unpainted brick, metal, etc), where on the building the graffiti is, and if the graffiti is over 6 feet from the ground. If you chose to submit a graffiti request directly to our office through info@aldermanmartin.com, please be sure to include photos whenever possible.
If you need help placing your request on 311’s online portal, read our help article on submitting requests.
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