Bridgeport · Then vs Now
Bridgeport: 2025-01 vs 2026-01
A side-by-side look at how Bridgeport shifted between two periods.
| 2025-01 | 2026-01 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 21 | 15 | -29% |
| Construction value ($) | $5,967,670 | $1,111,876 | -81% |
| New business licenses | 9 | 51 | +467% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 997 | 1,034 | +4% |
| Reported crimes | 126 | 108 | -14% |
| Violent crimes | 30 | 32 | +7% |
| Failed food inspections | 5 | 0 | -100% |
2025-01
Bridgeport permit value jumps to $6 million
A handful of projects pushed Bridgeport's construction value to $6 million in January, up more than fivefold from December's $942k. The 21 permits included three new construction filings, though most were express permits for smaller jobs. Service requests climbed 17 percent to 997, led by 263 graffiti removal calls and 101 tree planting requests. Crime stayed flat—126 incidents versus 128 the month before, with violent offenses unchanged at 30. Five food establishments failed inspections, up from three.
2026-01
Bridgeport violent crime spikes to 32 incidents
Bridgeport's violent crime count jumped to 32 in January, up from 20 the month before—a 60% increase. Overall crime ticked up 4%. Permit activity slowed: 15 permits worth $1.1 million, down from 22 and $2.3 million in December. Fifty-one new business licenses were issued, including American Roller Company (manufacturing) and 35th Street Tap, a tavern. Residents filed 165 tree-trim requests, though the city no longer accepts that category, and 142 graffiti removal calls. Total 311 requests dropped 11%.
New businesses — 2025-01
- STAY ON AUTO REPAIRS & TIRES INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- INDUSTRY FABRICS LLC (Limited Business License)
- dba SWC Institute (Limited Business License)
- UNIVERSAL HVAC INC (Limited Business License)
- BARK N BITES CO. (Limited Business License)
- CABANA SALON (Regulated Business License)
- SOUTH SIDE FUEL CTR/DUNKIN DOUGHNUTS (Tobacco)
- HAN MI JEONG (Retail Food Establishment)
- Salon Mane (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-01
- AMERICAN ROLLER COMPANY (Manufacturing Establishments)
- AMERICAN ROLLER COMPANY (Manufacturing Establishments)
- V & V CORPORATION (Regulated Business License)
- WINDY CITY HARDWARE (Limited Business License)
- HENRY KAMINSKI INC (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- 35th Street Tap (Tavern)
- Oscar's Watch & Jewelry, Inc. (Limited Business License)
- Ramova (Public Place of Amusement (PAV))
- TAQUERIA LA MEXICANA (Retail Food Establishment)
- JOE'S A FOOD DISTRIBUTORS (Wholesale Food Establishment)