Edgewater · Then vs Now
Edgewater: 2024-05 vs 2025-05
A side-by-side look at how Edgewater shifted between two periods.
| 2024-05 | 2025-05 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 48 | 46 | -4% |
| Construction value ($) | $5,104,183 | $5,219,944 | +2% |
| New business licenses | 39 | 36 | -8% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,245 | 1,161 | -7% |
| Reported crimes | 289 | 258 | -11% |
| Violent crimes | 89 | 70 | -21% |
| Failed food inspections | 10 | 4 | -60% |
2024-05
Edgewater permit value jumps to $5.1 million
Edgewater logged $5.1 million in permit value in May, up from $347k the month before. The 48 permits issued included 37 through the express program, four for elevator equipment, and three for renovations. Two new construction permits also came through. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
2025-05
Edgewater permit value drops 83% to $5.2M
Edgewater logged 46 permits worth $5.2 million in May, down from $31.2 million the month before. Most permits came through the express program (34 of 46), which typically covers smaller-scale work. Six renovation permits and three for elevator equipment rounded out the activity. No new business licenses or closures were recorded.
New businesses — 2024-05
- SUBMARINE PAPER COMPANY LLC (Regulated Business License)
- Bramble Art Lofts (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- Bramble Art Lofts (Public Place of Amusement)
- RAD POP! VINTAGE EMPORIUM (Limited Business License)
- HOLLYWOOD MARKET PLACE (Retail Food Establishment)
- HOLLYWOOD MARKET PLACE (Tobacco)
- WALGREENS #13798 (Tobacco)
- AXUM ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- LAKESHORE HOME PHYSICIANS (Limited Business License)
- WALGREENS #04542 (Tobacco)
New businesses — 2025-05
- STORAGE POST / 6331 N BROADWAY, LLC (Limited Business License)
- STONE DOZEN (Limited Business License)
- TESFA ETHIOPIAN CUISINE (Retail Food Establishment)
- BREAKER'S PANTRY (Package Goods)
- LETTUCE ENTERTAIN YOU (Limited Business License)
- GEORGE'S DEEP DISH (Retail Food Establishment)
- PHLOUR BAKERY AND CAFE (Retail Food Establishment)
- AARON OWENS (Peddler License)
- WALGREENS #04542 (Tobacco)
- SUSUPUATO RESTAURANT & TAQUERIA (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)