Avondale · Then vs Now
Avondale: 2024-10 vs 2025-10
A side-by-side look at how Avondale shifted between two periods.
| 2024-10 | 2025-10 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 31 | 32 | +3% |
| Construction value ($) | $2,118,615 | $1,199,465 | -43% |
| New business licenses | 24 | 30 | +25% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,257 | 1,009 | -20% |
| Reported crimes | 218 | 190 | -13% |
| Violent crimes | 55 | 45 | -18% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 1 | 0% |
2024-10
Avondale permit value drops 34% in October
Permit value in Avondale fell to $2.1 million in October, down from $3.2 million the month before. The 31 permits pulled were mostly express permits (14) and renovation work (9). Graffiti removal requests led service requests at 249, with tree trims (97) and rodent complaints (70) trailing. Crime ticked up slightly to 218 incidents, while violent offenses dipped one case to 55. Food inspection failures dropped from four to one.
2025-10
Avondale permit value drops 77% to $1.2M
Permit activity in Avondale cratered in October, falling from $5.3 million to $1.2 million despite roughly the same number of permits issued. Express permits led the count at 18, followed by six each for signs and renovations. Residents filed 203 graffiti removal requests, double the next-highest 311 category. Crime ticked up 10%, with violent offenses climbing from 37 to 45. Food inspection failures dropped to one from four the prior month.
New businesses — 2024-10
- WRENCH WIZ INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- THE CHAKRA BOUTIQUE (Limited Business License)
- Rockwell on the River (Outdoor Patio)
- PACIFICO SPA LLC (Regulated Business License)
- KOZY'S CYCLERY (Limited Business License)
- CELLULAR M.A.P ONE (Limited Business License)
- Paramount Events and Truffleberry (Caterer's Liquor License)
- THE WORLD OF WORKS COMPANY, (Regulated Business License)
- H.M. WITT & COMPANY (Manufacturing Establishments)
- Paramount Events and Truffleberry (Food - Shared Kitchen - Supplemental)
New businesses — 2025-10
- AJAX FOOD GROUP LLC (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- BALOON MUSEUM (Indoor Special Event)
- TAMALES EXPRESS (Special Event Food)
- CHARTER RESEARCH (Limited Business License)
- LOGAN SQUARE LAUNDRY CO. (Regulated Business License)
- Bettie & Al's (Limited Business License)
- POPEYES # 2858 (Retail Food Establishment)
- Lakefront Roofing & Siding Supply (Regulated Business License)
- SOUL AND SMOKE (Outdoor Patio)
- MARATHON (Filling Station)