Overview
The 47th Ward is characterized by north side family-affluent. Alderman Matt Martin represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: Lincoln Square, North Center, Ravenswood, Roscoe Village.
Permit posture for investor projects
Permit-friendly
What this means in practice
Top family demand. End-buyer driven market.
Common investor project types in the 47th Ward
- premium single-family rehab
- gut rehab
Community areas in the 47th Ward
47th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
47th Ward FAQ
47th Ward covers Lincoln Square, North Center, Ravenswood, Roscoe Village. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Matt Martin is the current alderman for the 47th Ward.
Permit-friendly
Common investor project types in the 47th Ward include premium single-family rehab, gut rehab.
The 47th 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.