Special Service Area (SSA #60)

North River Commission proudly serves as the service provider for the Albany Park & Irving Park Special Service Area (SSA #60) and supports local businesses and their customers.

What is a Special Service Area?

Special Service Areas, known as Business Improvement Districts or BIDs in other cities, are local tax districts that fund expanded services and programs through a localized property tax levy within contiguous areas. The enhanced services and programs are in addition to those currently provided through the City.

SSA-funded projects typically include but are not limited to: public way maintenance and beautification; district marketing and advertising; business retention/attraction, special events and promotional activities; auto and bike transit; security; façade improvements; and other commercial and economic development initiatives.

The City contracts with local non-profits, called Service Providers, to manage SSAs. Mayorally-appointed SSA Commissioners for each SSA district oversee and recommend the annual services, budget and Service Provider Agency to the City. There are currently 55 active SSAs in Chicago.

North River Commission proudly serves as the sole service provider for the Albany Park & Irving Park Special Service Area (SSA #60) and supports local businesses and their customers.

Chicago workers installing a new planter on Lawrence and Manor

Special Service Area #60 Boundaries

On January 1, 2022, SSA #60 BoundariesSSA #60's expanded to include 9.5 miles of sidewalk street frontage throughout Albany Park and Irving Park! The current boundaries are as follows:

  • Montrose Ave: The Chicago River to Central Park Ave

  • Lawrence Ave: The Chicago River to Pulaski Ave

  • Kedzie Ave: Ainslie Ave to Irving Park Rd

  • Kimball Ave: Lawrence to Leland

  • Irving Park Rd: California to Central Park Ave

If your business is within this area, we can help!

Special Service Area Programs

Update your storefront and receive a rebate of up to $7,500 for one storefront or $15,000 for two storefronts!

Receive a discount on composting services with WasteNot Compost!

Receive up to $1,000 back for security camera installation!

Advertise your business on a neighborhood light pole banner!

Receive up to $1,000 back for creating an outdoor dining area!

Get a FREE welcome sign for your business that showcases Albany Park's diversity!

Current programs and services within the business district:

  • Tree inventory, planting, and maintenance

  • Landscaping box plantings and maintenance

  • Snow removal (2" or more)

  • Public art

  • Bike parking inventory and addition

  • Lightpole banners

  • Business attraction and vacancy inventory

  • District marketing and special events for customer attraction

SSA #60 Vendors for 2024

  • Design Guidelines & Annual Report: LimeRed

SSA Commissioners

  • Henrik Christensen: Chair - Resident

  • Mark Aistrope - Co-Chair: Meeting Tomorrow

  • Saima Causevic - Treasurer: North Side Realty

SSA Documents:

  • Jaime Tyler-Alvarez: - Secretary - Mima's Taste of Cuba

  • Andrew Levin: Bass Management

  • David Maletin: Maletin Management

Find more financial records here.

  • Nick Yassan: Rany Management

  • Sara Lopez: Albany Bank & Trust Co.

  • Andrew Chao: Somethin Sweet Donuts

SSA #60 Meeting Calendar

SSA #60 Commissioners, the volunteer leaders who guide the work of the SSA, meet monthly on the 2nd Wednesday (exceptions noted with *).

Pursuant to the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2(c), all meetings are open to the public. Meetings are held in the North River Commission office, located at 3403 W Lawrence Ave Ste 301, Chicago, IL 60625

  • January - No Meeting

  • February 14, 2024

  • March 13, 2024

2024 Event Calendar

  • April 10, 2024

  • May 8, 2024

  • June 12, 2024

  • July 10, 2024

  • August - No Meeting

  • September 11, 2024

  • October 17, 2024

  • November 13, 2024

  • December 11, 2024