Overview
The 38th Ward is characterized by northwest bungalow belt. Alderman Nick Sposato represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: Portage Park, Norwood Park, Jefferson Park, Dunning.
Permit posture for investor projects
Permit-friendly
What this means in practice
Stable northwest bungalow belt. Predictable flip margins.
Common investor project types in the 38th Ward
- bungalow flips
- dormer additions
- cosmetic rehabs
Community areas in the 38th Ward
38th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
38th Ward FAQ
38th Ward covers Portage Park, Norwood Park, Jefferson Park, Dunning. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Nick Sposato is the current alderman for the 38th Ward.
Permit-friendly
Common investor project types in the 38th Ward include bungalow flips, dormer additions, cosmetic rehabs.
The 38th 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.