Cracks on condo building outside walls.

[cully]

#9, 10, 11...ya gotta be kiddin' me.

The ones with the nice silver vents....nice and shiney and new looking like they were trying to do something about a problem.

No way.

[Nell Plotts]

There is a specialty called forensic architects. Hiring one for an hour won't be dirt cheap but it could be cheap if it saves you from a problem purchase.

[cully]

It kind of looks like panels over bulging walls underneath. The exterior panels seem to be pulling apart. Is this building sinking by any chance?

City of Chicago has a Dept of Buildings. And that dept has a program for Exterior Walls. Not just beyond a building. They show a picture of the siding of a building bulging out. And they talk about rules and regulations for Exterior Wall Maintenance and unsafe conditions. You might see if they have any free, quick ideas.



http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/inspect/svcs/exterior_wall_program.html

[Tardislass]

I would get an expert to come out and look at building. Perhaps you can discuss with your realtor. It will cost you money but to have all those cracks on a 7 year old building is NOT good.