Edison Park · Then vs Now
Edison Park: 2025-03 vs 2026-03
A side-by-side look at how Edison Park shifted between two periods.
| 2025-03 | 2026-03 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 10 | 9 | -10% |
| Construction value ($) | $531,578 | $105,206 | -80% |
| New business licenses | 3 | 4 | +33% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 315 | 370 | +17% |
| Reported crimes | 32 | 13 | -59% |
| Violent crimes | 2 | 5 | +150% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 2 | 0% |
2025-03
Edison Park permit values spike to $532k
Permit values in Edison Park hit $532k in March, up 405 percent from February's $105k. Eight of the ten permits filed were express permits; one was for new construction. Service requests rose 26 percent to 315, led by 62 pothole complaints on streets and 33 in alleys. Total crime climbed 68 percent—from 19 incidents to 32—though violent offenses fell from five to two. Two establishments failed health inspections, double February's count. No businesses opened or closed.
2026-03
Edison Park permit value drops 87% despite four new businesses
Four new businesses opened in Edison Park, including DEB AT THE STUDIO and McDonagh Construction, but total permit value fell from $808k to $105k—a drop of 87%. The neighborhood pulled nine permits (up from five), seven of them through the express program. Service requests jumped 34%, led by 55 pothole complaints and 40 tree emergencies. Violent crime went from two incidents to five. Two food establishments failed inspections, compared to zero the month prior.
New businesses — 2025-03
- SMASH TOYS AND COLLECTIBLES (Limited Business License)
- GUARDIAN WAY MARTIAL ARTS AND FITNESS (Children's Services Facility License)
- ANDRIJ SHABAT SERVICES (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-03
- DEB AT THE STUDIO (Limited Business License)
- N/A (Limited Business License)
- McDonagh Construction LLC (Limited Business License)
- BEYUXO (Limited Business License)