Auburn Gresham · Then vs Now
Auburn Gresham: 2024-10 vs 2025-10
A side-by-side look at how Auburn Gresham shifted between two periods.
| 2024-10 | 2025-10 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 47 | 48 | +2% |
| Construction value ($) | $923,793 | $794,269 | -14% |
| New business licenses | 13 | 11 | -15% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,261 | 1,285 | +2% |
| Reported crimes | 583 | 544 | -7% |
| Violent crimes | 254 | 176 | -31% |
| Failed food inspections | 12 | 2 | -83% |
2024-10
Auburn Gresham violent crime climbs to 254
Auburn Gresham logged 254 violent offenses in October, up 21 percent from 210 the month before. Overall crime rose slightly to 583. Permits dropped by one—48 to 47—but their combined value climbed 12 percent to $924k, most of it express work. Service requests fell 12 percent to 1,261; garbage cart maintenance topped the list at 109 calls, then rat complaints and tree debris. Food inspection failures hit 12. No businesses opened or closed.
2025-10
Auburn Gresham permit value drops 87% to $794k
Auburn Gresham issued 48 permits in October, down from 75 the month before. Total value fell to $794k from $6.2 million—an 87% drop. Most of the activity was small-bore: 35 permits came through the express program, with another eight for renovations. Two elevator equipment permits and a demolition rounded out the list. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
New businesses — 2024-10
- SCHOLARS LEARNING STUDIO (Children's Services Facility License)
- ISLAND TAX SERVICE (Limited Business License)
- JERK VILLA BAR & GRILL (Retail Food Establishment)
- D. & GU WHEELS INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- LOUISE AFRICAN HAIR (Limited Business License)
- PEPES RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- LION CLEANER (Regulated Business License)
- BROWNS HEATING & COOLING (Regulated Business License)
- ACKLIN'S FUNERAL HOME (Limited Business License)
- LEE DISCOUNT (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-10
- OT EXPRESS (Limited Business License)
- Professional Tax (Limited Business License)
- WASH SMART (Regulated Business License)
- WENDY'S PROPERTIES, LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- REF CONSULTANTS (Regulated Business License)
- SMOOTH SPIRITS (Tobacco)
- EIMAJ SALON (Limited Business License)
- SMOOTH SPIRITS (Package Goods)
- MR. J FISH & CHICKEN (Retail Food Establishment)
- Minuteman Press South (Limited Business License)