Belmont Cragin · Then vs Now
Belmont Cragin: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how Belmont Cragin shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 23 | 16 | -30% |
| Construction value ($) | $17,722,790 | $703,542 | -96% |
| New business licenses | 34 | 36 | +6% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,550 | 1,885 | +22% |
| Reported crimes | 270 | 292 | +8% |
| Violent crimes | 70 | 92 | +31% |
| Failed food inspections | 8 | 11 | +38% |
2025-02
Belmont Cragin permit value spikes to $17.7M
Belmont Cragin logged 23 permits in February, down from 35 in January, but their combined value hit $17.7 million — a forty-fold jump from the prior month's $404,000. That's a 4,280% spike, driven by one or more high-dollar projects not itemized in the public record. Fourteen permits ran through the express program; eight others covered signs, renovations, and demolition. No new businesses opened.
2026-02
Belmont Cragin 311 calls up 75%, violent crime doubles
Belmont Cragin's 311 requests jumped 75% to 1,885 in February, led by 284 tree-trim calls and 259 abandoned-vehicle complaints. Violent crime doubled from 51 to 92 incidents, part of an overall crime increase to 292 cases. Permit value crashed 81% to $704k despite holding steady at 16 permits—most were express jobs. New businesses included El Asadero Colombiano #3, a Colombian restaurant, and Outlaw Motor Company. Food inspection failures nearly tripled to 11.
New businesses — 2025-02
- City Glow Beauty Salon INC (Limited Business License)
- MERCHANDISE 4 LESS (Limited Business License)
- Renegade Dog Services LLC (Animal Care License)
- FRESH MARKETPLACE (Retail Food Establishment)
- MAVIS TIRES & BRAKES (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- BREAKFAST HOUSE (Retail Food Establishment)
- MARIA G. CORREA (Peddler License)
- BLUE KANGAROO INC (Regulated Business License)
- UNITED GRILL (Retail Food Establishment)
- NANCY'S BEAUTY SALON P.C (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-02
- OUTLAW MOTOR COMPANY (Limited Business License)
- EL ASADERO COLOMBIANO # 3 (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- EL ASADERO COLOMBIANO # 3 (Retail Food Establishment)
- FLORERIA Y NOVEDADES ESPERANZA (Limited Business License)
- MR KLEEN AUTO SPA (Limited Business License)
- DUNKIN DONUTS BASKIN ROBBINS (Retail Food Establishment)
- TARGET #1924 (Package Goods)
- TARGET #1924 (Retail Food Establishment)
- STAR EAST (Retail Food Establishment)
- BOLIDOS AUTO REBUILDERS LLC (Motor Vehicle Services License)