Albany Park · Then vs Now
Albany Park: 2024-08 vs 2025-08
A side-by-side look at how Albany Park shifted between two periods.
| 2024-08 | 2025-08 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 33 | 34 | +3% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,556,844 | $1,002,065 | -36% |
| New business licenses | 36 | 37 | +3% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,165 | 1,398 | +20% |
| Reported crimes | 180 | 221 | +23% |
| Violent crimes | 54 | 59 | +9% |
| Failed food inspections | 4 | 5 | +25% |
2024-08
Albany Park permit spending doubles despite fewer projects
Thirty-three permits in August pulled $1.56 million, more than twice July's spend even though the neighborhood filed five fewer applications. The jump came without a clear anchor—no single mega-project shows up in the data. Express permits led the count at 16, followed by nine renovation jobs. Crime dropped 22%, with violent offenses down by a third. Service requests fell 24%, though rodent complaints and yard-waste pickups each landed at 90, nearly tied. Four food establishments failed inspections, down from nine.
2025-08
Albany Park adds 37 new businesses, permit value drops 65%
Albany Park licensed 37 new businesses in August, up 54% from July. Among them: Amande Dessert, a retail food spot, and Tamales Norma, a shared kitchen user. Permit value fell sharply to just over $1 million, down from $2.8 million the month before, even though the number of permits dipped only slightly. Most permits (22 of 34) came through the express program. Service requests ticked up 8%, led by yard waste pickups, rodent complaints, and graffiti removal requests—each topping 118 calls. Crime rose 10%, with violent offenses up modestly from 57 to 59.
New businesses — 2024-08
- ELITE MASSAGE (Limited Business License)
- CUT CUTS (Limited Business License)
- PEREZ SALES INC (Limited Business License)
- IMA'S (Retail Food Establishment)
- SABORCITO ECUATORIANO (Retail Food Establishment)
- POLLO CAMPERO (Retail Food Establishment)
- ZACHARY A. DESIGN (Manufacturing Establishments)
- LA FITNESS - CHICAGO - FOSTER (Regulated Business License)
- It's Lit Studio Yoga + Fitness (Regulated Business License)
- A. FAVORITE DESIGN, INC. (Manufacturing Establishments)
New businesses — 2025-08
- AMANDE DESSERT (Retail Food Establishment)
- SK AUTO BODY REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- TAMALES NORMA (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- ANTEPLI TURKISH GOURMET (Special Event Food)
- AUTOMOBILE REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- ZACHARY A. DESIGN (Manufacturing Establishments)
- VIA EXPRESS U.S. INC. (Limited Business License)
- VIA EXPRESS U.S., INC. (Limited Business License)
- PRONTOMEX II INC. (Limited Business License)
- LA PIRAMIDE RESTAURANT CORPORATION (Retail Food Establishment)