Bridgeport · Then vs Now
Bridgeport: 2024-11 vs 2025-11
A side-by-side look at how Bridgeport shifted between two periods.
| 2024-11 | 2025-11 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 22 | 24 | +9% |
| Construction value ($) | $2,447,224 | $3,665,885 | +50% |
| New business licenses | 8 | 15 | +88% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 881 | 839 | -5% |
| Reported crimes | 121 | 123 | +2% |
| Violent crimes | 27 | 31 | +15% |
| Failed food inspections | 8 | 3 | -62% |
2024-11
Bridgeport logs eight failed food inspections
Bridgeport had eight failed food inspections in November, more than double October's three. Crime fell 16% to 121 incidents; violent offenses dropped to 27 from 40. Graffiti removal requests led 311 calls at 202, followed by 87 rodent complaints. Permits dropped to 22 from 39, though the total dollar value slipped just 5% to $2.4 million. A dozen of those were express permits. No businesses opened or closed.
2025-11
Bridgeport permit value drops to $3.7M
Bridgeport logged 24 permits in November, down from 34 the month before. Total value fell 45% to $3.7 million. More than half—13 permits—came through the city's express program. Five were for renovations, four for new construction. No new business licenses appeared this month, and none closed.
New businesses — 2024-11
- ANOEL HAIL SALON & SUITES (Limited Business License)
- BLING BLING AUTO SPA (Limited Business License)
- BUSY BEES AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING CENTER (Children's Services Facility License)
- CITIZENS DRIVING SCHOOL (Limited Business License)
- NEW HAIR N BEYOND, INC. (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGO BUILDING PERMITS (Regulated Business License)
- JOYFUL SEEDS LEARNING CENTER (Children's Services Facility License)
- NA LIGHTNING (Motor Vehicle Services License)
New businesses — 2025-11
- JANE L BEAUTY (Limited Business License)
- FAMILY DOLLAR #3158 (Retail Food Establishment)
- VERIZON WIRELESS PREMIUM RETAILER (Limited Business License)
- VIENNA SAUSAGE (Retail Food Establishment)
- YI YUE SEWING ARTS (Regulated Business License)
- OBP NAIL & BEAUTY SUPPLY (Limited Business License)
- QUON YICK FOOD CO. (Retail Food Establishment)
- 8A5E (Retail Food Establishment)
- WE ALL CARE LLC (Limited Business License)
- ROW (Raffles)