East Side · Then vs Now
East Side: 2024-09 vs 2025-09
A side-by-side look at how East Side shifted between two periods.
| 2024-09 | 2025-09 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 10 | 19 | +90% |
| Construction value ($) | $513,375 | $233,209 | -55% |
| New business licenses | 8 | 8 | 0% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 698 | 606 | -13% |
| Reported crimes | 134 | 117 | -13% |
| Violent crimes | 38 | 45 | +18% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 1 | -67% |
2024-09
East Side crime climbs to 134 in September
Crime in East Side rose to 134 incidents in September, up from 105 in August. Violent crime accounted for 38 of those, a 31% jump. Permits fell by a third—10 jobs total, down from 15—and their combined value dropped from $1.6 million to $513,000. Six of the permits were express work. Residents filed 184 tree-planting requests, triple the next-highest 311 category. Three food establishments failed inspections after none did in August.
2025-09
East Side violent crime jumps to 45 as graffiti calls pile up
East Side recorded 117 crimes in September, down 10% from August's 130, but violent offenses climbed from 39 to 45. Residents filed 606 service requests, a 13% drop from the prior month, with graffiti removal topping the list at 66 calls. Garbage cart repairs drew 54 requests and abandoned vehicle complaints hit 49. Permits rose to 19—all through the express program—worth $233k combined. No businesses opened or closed.
New businesses — 2024-09
- TMB CUTZ (Limited Business License)
- 7-Eleven #13542L (Retail Food Establishment)
- 7-Eleven #13542L (Tobacco)
- VAZQUEZ G CONTRACT (Regulated Business License)
- BUMPER TO BUMPER SKYWAY (Limited Business License)
- SUBWAY (Retail Food Establishment)
- MORTON SALT, INC. (Regulated Business License)
- Cornerstone Pharmacy, Inc. (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-09
- JASMINE SPA (Limited Business License)
- SERENITY HOME HEALTHCARE INC (Limited Business License)
- VITELA LANDSCAPING & SUPPLY CORPORATION (Regulated Business License)
- INCUNABULA LLC (Regulated Business License)
- NICKY'Z GYROS (Retail Food Establishment)
- CALUMET RIVER TERMINAL LTD (Regulated Business License)
- HOME DISCOUNT GENERAL (Limited Business License)
- ORTEGA COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR INC (Motor Vehicle Services License)