Ashburn · Then vs Now
Ashburn: 2025-01 vs 2026-01
A side-by-side look at how Ashburn shifted between two periods.
| 2025-01 | 2026-01 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 43 | 30 | -30% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,623,802 | $2,097,211 | +29% |
| New business licenses | 14 | 13 | -7% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,187 | 1,146 | -3% |
| Reported crimes | 153 | 128 | -16% |
| Violent crimes | 48 | 38 | -21% |
| Failed food inspections | 4 | 2 | -50% |
2025-01
Ashburn permit value triples to $1.6 million
Permits in Ashburn jumped 87% to 43, with total value hitting $1.6 million—more than triple December's haul. Most of that came from sign permits (25 of 43) and express permits (13). Service requests climbed 39% to 1,187, led by garbage cart maintenance and leak checks. Crime dropped 18% to 153 incidents, with violent offenses down to 48. Four food establishments failed inspections, up from one the prior month.
2026-01
Ashburn permit value hits $2.1M in January
Ashburn's permit value jumped to $2.1 million in January, up 636% from December's $285,000. The neighborhood issued 30 permits, including 15 through the express program and two for new construction. Thirteen businesses opened, among them Pizza Nova Express, Hangry Cluck, and an ALDI store at location #83. Crime fell 17% to 128 incidents, with violent offenses down 24% to 38. Residents filed 1,146 service requests—mostly potholes (134) and snow removal (114). Two food spots failed health inspections.
New businesses — 2025-01
- Lenore's Kitchen Catering Inc. (Limited Business License)
- RAINBOWS AND DREAMS SHOP (Regulated Business License)
- 8245 KEDZIE MART (Retail Food Establishment)
- LOWE'S #2304 (Regulated Business License)
- BACA REFRIGERATION A/C & HEAT INC. (Regulated Business License)
- Yellow Decor (Regulated Business License)
- CONTINENTAL STEEL TANK COMPANY (Manufacturing Establishments)
- LA MICHOACANA AZTECA (Retail Food Establishment)
- DPE, INC. (Limited Business License)
- JDM MECHANICAL INC. (Regulated Business License)
New businesses — 2026-01
- OAX MECHANICAL HEATING AND AIR LLC (Regulated Business License)
- G CUSTOM AUTO BODY AND MECHANIC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- PIZZA NOVA EXPRESS (Retail Food Establishment)
- ALDI INC #83 (Package Goods)
- ALDI INC #83 (Retail Food Establishment)
- Salon De Fiestas Zizumbo (Limited Business License)
- INTAX INC (Limited Business License)
- YOUR ORGANIC INNER G (Retail Food Establishment)
- KNZ AUTO SALES & TIRE ZONE (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- HANGRY CLUCK (Retail Food Establishment)