Gage Park · Then vs Now
Gage Park: 2024-07 vs 2025-07
A side-by-side look at how Gage Park shifted between two periods.
| 2024-07 | 2025-07 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 20 | 13 | -35% |
| Construction value ($) | $346,974 | $218,250 | -37% |
| New business licenses | 8 | 23 | +188% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,910 | 1,942 | +2% |
| Reported crimes | 221 | 223 | +1% |
| Violent crimes | 82 | 63 | -23% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 0 | -100% |
2024-07
Gage Park permit value jumps 60% to $347k
Gage Park pulled 20 permits in July worth $347,000, up 60% in dollar terms from June's $217,000 even as permit count slipped slightly. Thirteen of those 20 came through the express program, with another six covering renovations or alterations. No new business licenses showed up, and the neighborhood had a quiet month otherwise.
2025-07
474 basement water complaints swamp Gage Park
Service requests jumped 80% to 1,942 in Gage Park, with 474 of them for water in basements—likely storm damage. Graffiti removal (177) and rat complaints (127) followed. Building permits dropped 28% to 13, worth $218,250 total. Violent crime fell 14% to 63 incidents, but overall crime rose 27% to 223. No businesses opened or closed. Food inspectors found zero critical violations after flagging four the prior month.
New businesses — 2024-07
- AUTOZONE # 4416 (Limited Business License)
- Xpress Auto & Tires, INC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS (Limited Business License)
- PERLA HAIR STUDIO (Limited Business License)
- MARIA ALICIA VEGA MARTINEZ (Peddler License)
- GRECIA'S BAKERY (Retail Food Establishment)
- UNIQUE CONSTRUCION CORPORATION (Regulated Business License)
- JACK FREEMAN TRUCKING CO., INC. (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-07
- RAUL ESTRADA (Peddler License)
- PRINT HUB CREATIVE (Manufacturing Establishments)
- DRIVE-RITE AUTO INC (Limited Business License)
- USA AUTOMOTIVE PARTS STORE LLC (Limited Business License)
- MAXIMILIANO MEDINA (Peddler License)
- DUNKIN DONUTS (Retail Food Establishment)
- Amazon.com Services LLC (Limited Business License)
- TAQUERIA JAMAY (Retail Food Establishment)
- WASH SMART LAVANDERIA (Regulated Business License)
- WASH SMART LAVANDERIA (Regulated Business License)