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Irving Park
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Explore building permits, zoning, and civic data in one of Chicago's best-preserved Northwest Side neighborhoods.

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53,832
Population
$88,438
Median Income
$465,762
Median Home Value
23,501
Housing Units
16
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About Irving Park

Irving Park is a community area on Chicago's Northwest Side, bounded by Montrose Avenue to the north, Addison Street to the south, the Chicago River to the east, and the Milwaukee District North Metra Line to the west. The neighborhood is known for its well-preserved residential architecture, including the Villa District, a Chicago Landmark neighborhood of early 20th-century bungalows and homes with Prairie and Craftsman influences.

Irving Park's housing stock features one of the city's finest collections of Chicago bungalows, alongside greystones, two-flats, and larger apartment buildings near the Blue Line stations. Independence Park, the neighborhood's main green space, provides a fieldhouse, sports facilities, and community gathering space. The area is served by the Blue Line at Irving Park and Addison stations in the Kennedy Expressway median.

Boundaries
  • N Montrose Avenue
  • S Addison Street
  • E Chicago River
  • W Milwaukee District North Metra Line
Transit
  • Blue Line — Irving Park, Addison, Montrose
  • CTA Bus — #80 Irving Park, #152 Addison
Landmarks
  • Villa District (Chicago Landmark)
  • Independence Park
  • Horner Park (adjacent)
  • Old Irving Park Historic District
What CivicScout Tracks in Irving Park
BLD
Building Permits

Irving Park generates permit activity driven by renovation of its older bungalow and greystone housing stock. Permits for interior remodels, porch rebuilds, and garage additions are common. The neighborhood's historic districts add an overlay of preservation-related permits.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across Irving Park. The neighborhood's 311 activity includes requests related to tree maintenance, rodent control, and alley repair.

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

Irving Park is predominantly zoned for residential use, with RS-3 and RT-4 districts covering most of the interior. Commercial zoning runs along Irving Park Road and the neighborhood's western edges near Milwaukee Avenue.

RPT
Location Reports

Location reports for Irving Park addresses typically include renovation permits, 311 requests, and zoning data. The neighborhood's well-preserved housing stock generates detailed property-level reports on CivicScout.

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