Auburn Gresham · Then vs Now
Auburn Gresham: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how Auburn Gresham shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 29 | 35 | +21% |
| Construction value ($) | $416,754 | $892,653 | +114% |
| New business licenses | 16 | 13 | -19% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,125 | 1,100 | -2% |
| Reported crimes | 434 | 411 | -5% |
| Violent crimes | 137 | 160 | +17% |
| Failed food inspections | 8 | 0 | -100% |
2025-02
Auburn Gresham permit value drops by half
Auburn Gresham pulled 29 permits in February, down from 42 the month before. Permit value fell 51% to $417k. Most of the activity—24 permits—came through the express program, which handles routine work. The neighborhood also saw two demolition permits and two renovation jobs. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
2026-02
Auburn Gresham violent crime doubles to 160 incidents
Violent crime doubled in February—160 incidents, up from 80 in January. Overall crime rose 60% to 411 cases. Meanwhile, 13 businesses opened, including Harold's Chicken Shack, Mr. Sudsy Laundry, and Sharks Fish and Chicken, a 30% bump over the prior month. Permits fell 19% to 35, most of them express permits. Service requests climbed 33% to 1,100, with garbage cart issues leading at 92 calls. Permit value dropped a quarter to $893k.
New businesses — 2025-02
- JERK VILLA BAR AND GRILL (Outdoor Patio)
- TAKADA UDLET SALON & DAY SPA INCORPORATED (Limited Business License)
- J J FISH & CHICKEN (Retail Food Establishment)
- MUFFLERS FOR LESS (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- SHELL (Filling Station)
- GREEN LINE FOOD MART (Retail Food Establishment)
- SHELL (Tobacco)
- BOSS SHINE & REPAIR, LLC (Limited Business License)
- Citgo (Tobacco)
- SMART FROM THE START, LLC (Children's Services Facility License)
New businesses — 2026-02
- MR. SUDSY LAUNDRY (Regulated Business License)
- NEVILS HEATING COOLING (Regulated Business License)
- GREEN LINE FOOD MART (Tobacco)
- SHARKS FISH AND CHICKEN (Retail Food Establishment)
- Professional Tax (Limited Business License)
- SHELL (Tobacco)
- AMM'S AUTO SALES & CAR REPAIR INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- ASHLAND CLEANERS (Regulated Business License)
- HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK (Retail Food Establishment)
- Citgo (Filling Station)