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East Garfield Park
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Track building permits, zoning, and civic data in one of Chicago's West Side communities near the Conservatory.

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19,989
Population
$30,750
Median Income
$161,116
Median Home Value
10,759
Housing Units
27
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About East Garfield Park

East Garfield Park is a community area on Chicago's West Side, bounded by Kinzie Street and the railroad tracks to the north, the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) to the south, Kedzie Avenue to the east, and Hamlin Avenue to the west. The neighborhood sits immediately east of Garfield Park and the Garfield Park Conservatory, with the Green Line's Conservatory-Central Park Drive station providing direct access to both.

The community area's housing stock includes brick two-flats, greystones, and frame houses. East Garfield Park has been a focus of community development efforts, with organizations working on affordable housing, urban agriculture, and commercial revitalization along Madison Street and Lake Street. The neighborhood has seen growing interest from developers and community land trusts alike.

Boundaries
  • N Kinzie Street / railroad tracks
  • S Eisenhower Expressway (I-290)
  • E Kedzie Avenue
  • W Hamlin Avenue
Transit
  • Green Line — Conservatory-Central Park Drive, Kedzie
  • CTA Bus — #20 Madison, #126 Jackson
Landmarks
  • Garfield Park Conservatory (adjacent)
  • Breakthrough FamilyPlex
  • Madison Street commercial corridor
What CivicScout Tracks in East Garfield Park
BLD
Building Permits

East Garfield Park generates permit activity including residential renovations, demolition permits, and community development projects. New affordable housing construction permits appear as part of ongoing neighborhood investment.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across East Garfield Park. The neighborhood generates 311 requests related to vacant buildings, alley maintenance, and street lighting.

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

East Garfield Park features a mix of residential zoning (RS-3, RT-4) with commercial corridors along Madison Street and Lake Street. The area has seen zoning changes to support community development projects.

RPT
Location Reports

Location reports for East Garfield Park addresses include renovation permits, demolition permits, and 311 requests. CivicScout reports track both new development and property maintenance activity.

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