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Albany Park
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Track permits, zoning, and civic data in one of Chicago's most ethnically diverse Northwest Side communities.

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46,620
Population
$82,250
Median Income
$389,088
Median Home Value
18,717
Housing Units
14
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About Albany Park

Albany Park is a community area on Chicago's Northwest Side, bounded by Foster Avenue to the north, Montrose Avenue to the south, Pulaski Road to the west, and an irregular eastern edge following the North Branch of the Chicago River and the Milwaukee District North Line. The neighborhood is one of the most ethnically diverse in the city, with a high percentage of foreign-born residents and a commercial landscape reflecting its Korean, Middle Eastern, Indian, and Latin American communities.

Albany Park's housing stock features a mix of brick bungalows, two-flats, and larger apartment buildings, particularly near the Brown Line stations. The Kimball station at the northern terminus of the Brown Line is a key transit hub for the neighborhood. Lawrence Avenue serves as the main commercial corridor, with a dense mix of international restaurants and shops. River Park, at the confluence of the North Branch of the Chicago River and the North Shore Channel, provides a major green space.

Boundaries
  • N Foster Avenue
  • S Montrose Avenue
  • E Chicago River (North Branch) / Milwaukee District North Line
  • W Pulaski Road
Transit
  • Brown Line — Kimball, Kedzie, Francisco
  • CTA Bus — #81 Lawrence, #93 California/Dodge, #80 Irving Park
Landmarks
  • River Park
  • Kimball Brown Line station (terminus)
  • Volta Elementary School (Chicago Landmark)
  • Lawrence Avenue international corridor
What CivicScout Tracks in Albany Park
BLD
Building Permits

Albany Park generates steady permit activity driven by residential renovations and commercial fit-outs along Lawrence Avenue. Permits for multi-unit building renovations and new construction on infill lots are common in the neighborhood.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across Albany Park. The neighborhood generates 311 requests related to alley maintenance, tree trimming, and graffiti removal.

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

Albany Park features residential zoning (RS-3, RT-4) with commercial corridors along Lawrence Avenue, Kedzie Avenue, and Montrose Avenue. Higher-density residential zoning near the Brown Line stations supports transit-oriented development.

RPT
Location Reports

Location reports for Albany Park addresses include a mix of residential permits, 311 requests, and zoning data. The neighborhood's diversity of housing types and active commercial corridors generate detailed address-level reports.

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