Yep it's common Chicago brick - from 1887.
I do have a nosy neighbor but he mostly cares about unauthorized changes to landmark structures, not maintenance/repair.
My direct neighbor decided to blow up his front steps (with limestone!) and he was reported to landmarks. Still getting worked out. I don't think he got permits though because i never got any notice about all the jackhammering and concrete-cutting that covered my flowers and front steps in a layer of gray dust lol.
We'll see - I still have one more quote to get. Any masonry company recommendations are also welcome
