Chatham · Then vs Now
Chatham: 2025-04 vs 2026-04
A side-by-side look at how Chatham shifted between two periods.
| 2025-04 | 2026-04 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 25 | 12 | -52% |
| Construction value ($) | $4,024,007 | $308,450 | -92% |
| New business licenses | 24 | 9 | -62% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,049 | 920 | -12% |
| Reported crimes | 437 | 220 | -50% |
| Violent crimes | 130 | 101 | -22% |
| Failed food inspections | 9 | 0 | -100% |
2025-04
Chatham permit value jumps to $4M despite fewer filings
Chatham's 25 permits in April carried a total value of $4 million, up 470% from March's $706k, even as permit volume dropped by 38%. Eighteen of those permits came through the express program, with five renovation or alteration projects making up most of the rest. No new business licenses were issued and no businesses closed during the month.
2026-04
Chatham permit value drops 91% to $308k
Chatham issued 12 permits in April, down from 26 the month before, with total value falling to roughly $308,000—a 91% drop from March's $3.3 million. Nine of those permits came through the express program. Nine new businesses opened, including Lucky Mini Market, a retail food spot, and Chatham Coin Laundromat. Crime reports fell 44%, from 390 to 220, with violent incidents down a third. Pothole complaints led 311 calls at 67, followed by garbage cart issues and abandoned vehicles. No food inspections failed.
New businesses — 2025-04
- TOTAL WIRELESS (Limited Business License)
- L.Y.N2 LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- DAT DONUT (Retail Food Establishment)
- ECOATM (Secondhand Dealer)
- NAIL TEK (Limited Business License)
- VP RACING FUEL (Retail Food Establishment)
- AAA MAXWELL STREET EXPRESS (Retail Food Establishment)
- METRO BY T-MOBIL (Limited Business License)
- BP GAS STATION (Retail Food Establishment)
- VP RACING FUEL (Tobacco)
New businesses — 2026-04
- LUCKY MINI MARKET (Retail Food Establishment)
- RAINBOW # 1425 (Limited Business License)
- RAINBOW SHOP #287 (Limited Business License)
- VP RACING FUEL (Tobacco)
- CHATHAM COIN LAUNDROMAT (Regulated Business License)
- BP GAS STATION (Tobacco)
- GNC #9050 (Limited Business License)
- RJ DREAM INC. (Limited Business License)
- CAMILLION DOLLHOUZE (Limited Business License)