Ashburn · Then vs Now
Ashburn: 2024-09 vs 2025-09
A side-by-side look at how Ashburn shifted between two periods.
| 2024-09 | 2025-09 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 38 | 32 | -16% |
| Construction value ($) | $461,232 | $493,670 | +7% |
| New business licenses | 10 | 15 | +50% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,147 | 1,173 | +2% |
| Reported crimes | 208 | 156 | -25% |
| Violent crimes | 61 | 55 | -10% |
| Failed food inspections | 4 | 0 | -100% |
2024-09
Ashburn permits drop by half to $461k
Ashburn issued 38 permits in September, down 56% from August's 87. Total construction value fell to $461k, half the prior month's $920k. Thirty-three of the permits came through the city's express program—quick-turn work that doesn't require full review. Three sign permits and one elevator job rounded out the activity. No new businesses opened and none closed.
2025-09
Ashburn permit value hits $494k despite fewer pulls
Ashburn issued 32 permits in September, five fewer than August, but spending jumped 16% to $494k. Thirty-one of those permits came through the express program. Service requests fell 24% to 1,173, led by 118 garbage cart complaints. Violent crime ticked up from 45 to 55 incidents, though overall crime dropped 15%. No food inspections failed. No new businesses opened.
New businesses — 2024-09
- FON FON CHINESE CUISINE (Retail Food Establishment)
- DANCE FORCE DANCE LAB (Limited Business License)
- Staxx (Limited Business License)
- TTX Company (Limited Business License)
- BROWN SUGAR BAKERY (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- CITGO GAS & MINI MART (Tobacco)
- SANDY'S CLEANING COMPANY (Regulated Business License)
- Kenneth Goens (Peddler License)
- BRAYBOY CONSULTING LLC (Regulated Business License)
- FIX MY PHONE (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-09
- HAIR N COMPANY (Limited Business License)
- TEAZZE BY NA'EEM BARBERSHOP LLC (Limited Business License)
- Supply Pro Outlet (Limited Business License)
- LITTLE PAMPU & CB, INC. (Regulated Business License)
- ORGANICLIFE (Retail Food Establishment)
- LAS ISLAS MARIAS (Retail Food Establishment)
- CITGO GAS & MINI MART (Retail Food Establishment)
- Wingstop (Retail Food Establishment)
- LAS ISLAS MARIAS (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- CITGO GAS & MINI MART (Tobacco)