Overview
The 50th Ward is characterized by far north stable residential. Alderman Debra Silverstein represents the ward, and the ward includes parts of the following community areas: West Ridge, North Park.
Permit posture for investor projects
Permit-friendly
What this means in practice
Long tenure. Stable far north residential.
Common investor project types in the 50th Ward
- cosmetic flips
- bungalow rehabs
Community areas in the 50th Ward
50th Ward touches the following Chicago community areas:
50th Ward FAQ
50th Ward covers West Ridge, North Park. Note that ward boundaries don't align exactly with community area boundaries — most community areas span multiple wards.
Debra Silverstein is the current alderman for the 50th Ward.
Permit-friendly
Common investor project types in the 50th Ward include cosmetic flips, bungalow rehabs.
The 50th 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.