Gage Park · Then vs Now
Gage Park: 2024-12 vs 2025-12
A side-by-side look at how Gage Park shifted between two periods.
| 2024-12 | 2025-12 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 9 | 5 | -44% |
| Construction value ($) | $424,697 | $13,050 | -97% |
| New business licenses | 17 | 11 | -35% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 982 | 857 | -13% |
| Reported crimes | 184 | 163 | -11% |
| Violent crimes | 69 | 55 | -20% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 1 | 0% |
2024-12
Gage Park permit count drops despite $425k spike
Gage Park pulled nine permits in December, down from 16 the month before, but their combined value jumped to $425k—a 14% increase. Most were express permits or renovation work. Graffiti removal requests dominated the 311 ledger with 427 calls, while rodent complaints (79) and abandoned vehicles (57) rounded out the top three. Violent crime fell by a quarter, from 91 incidents to 69. No new businesses opened or closed. One food establishment failed inspection.
2025-12
Graffiti calls hit 130 in Gage Park
Gage Park fielded 857 service requests in December, up 20% from November, with Graffiti Removal Request leading at 130 calls. Abandoned Vehicle Complaint came in second with 95. The neighborhood added 11 new businesses, including Gordo's Tamales (a mobile food vendor), Jesses Place Restaurant, and two child development centers. Permits dropped to five, all through the express program, totaling $13,050—down 88% from November's $107,700. Violent crime rose 12% to 55 incidents, while overall crime fell 8% to 163.
New businesses — 2024-12
- VIVA FASHION (Limited Business License)
- TAQUERIA MI PUEBLO III INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- PALETERIA LA BONITA MICHOACANA #1 INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- GUILLERMO FLORES (Peddler License)
- DULCE CAFE CUBANO LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- MEMO'S MIX TAPES (Limited Business License)
- La Monarca LLC (Regulated Business License)
- RUBYS JEWELRY INC. #2 (Limited Business License)
- NOE'S AUTO REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- TEDDY BEAR NURSERY SCHOOLS (Children's Services Facility License)
New businesses — 2025-12
- GORDO'S TAMALES (Mobile Food License)
- JESSES PLACE RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- ALL MAKES AUTO REBUILDERS (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- CREATIVE KIDS DAYCARE CENTER INC. (Children's Services Facility License)
- LEARN TOGETHER GROW TOGETHER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER III, INC. (Children's Services Facility License)
- D & R AUTO AND TIRE REPAIR INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- EXCEPTIONAL HAIR SALON (Limited Business License)
- TRADITIONS BARBER PARLOR INC. (Limited Business License)
- MEZQUITE POLLO EXPRESS (Retail Food Establishment)
- HIGH GOLD (Limited Business License)