Overview
The 48th Ward is characterized by lakefront vintage condo. Alderman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: Uptown, Edgewater, Andersonville.
Permit posture for investor projects
Pro-housing density
What this means in practice
Reliable vintage condo market. Andersonville commercial corridor supports values.
Common investor project types in the 48th Ward
- vintage condo BRRRR
- walkup BRRRR
Community areas in the 48th Ward
48th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
48th Ward FAQ
48th Ward covers Uptown, Edgewater, Andersonville. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth is the current alderman for the 48th Ward.
Pro-housing density
Common investor project types in the 48th Ward include vintage condo BRRRR, walkup BRRRR.
The 48th 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.