Overview
The 19th Ward is characterized by far south affluent stable. Alderman Matt O'Shea represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: Beverly, Mount Greenwood, Morgan Park, Washington Heights.
Permit posture for investor projects
Permit-friendly with neighborhood character preservation
What this means in practice
Strong owner-occupant orientation. Projects targeting families perform well.
Common investor project types in the 19th Ward
- premium single-family rehab
- historic restoration
Community areas in the 19th Ward
19th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
19th Ward FAQ
19th Ward covers Beverly, Mount Greenwood, Morgan Park, Washington Heights. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Matt O'Shea is the current alderman for the 19th Ward.
Permit-friendly with neighborhood character preservation
Common investor project types in the 19th Ward include premium single-family rehab, historic restoration.
The 19th Ward does not have a notably aggressive deconversion policy position. Standard Chicago zoning rules apply.
Ward boundaries and aldermanic representation change with redistricting. Verify current officeholder and policy positions before relying on this information for project planning.