It is bordered by West Diversey Parkway on the south, West Irving Park Road on the north, North Ravenswood Avenue on the west, and the shore of Lake Michigan on the east. Lakeview, also spelled Lake View, is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago, Illinois, in the city's North Side. More affordable than Lakeview East residences, low-rise apartments are common in Central Lakeview, West Lakeview and Wrigleyville.