Garfield Ridge · Then vs Now
Garfield Ridge: 2024-05 vs 2025-05
A side-by-side look at how Garfield Ridge shifted between two periods.
| 2024-05 | 2025-05 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 31 | 32 | +3% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,900,113 | $1,108,408 | -42% |
| New business licenses | 27 | 55 | +104% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,370 | 1,388 | +1% |
| Reported crimes | 181 | 174 | -4% |
| Violent crimes | 37 | 40 | +8% |
| Failed food inspections | 8 | 2 | -75% |
2024-05
Garfield Ridge permit value jumps to $1.9 million
Garfield Ridge logged $1.9 million in permit value in May, up from $200k the month before. Most of that came through 26 express permits—quick-turn work that doesn't need the full review process. The neighborhood also pulled two renovation permits and two for new construction. No new businesses opened, no 311 requests filed, and the other usual counts came back at zero.
2025-05
Garfield Ridge permit value hits $1.1M in May
Construction value in Garfield Ridge jumped 161% in May to $1.1 million, even as the permit count held roughly flat at 32. Twenty-eight of those were express permits. Service requests climbed 9% to 1,388, led by graffiti removal (127 requests) and tree-related calls. Reported crime rose 13% to 174 incidents, including 40 violent offenses. No businesses opened or closed during the month.
New businesses — 2024-05
- Andy's Frozen Custard (Retail Food Establishment)
- LA PATRONA VIN:1GBHG31R2W1088599 PLATE:1892699B (Special Event Food)
- FLYING FOOD GROUP, LLC (Limited Business License)
- BEAUTY SLEEP USA INC (Limited Business License)
- EL CUBANO WHOLESALE MEATS INC. (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- MIDWAY AUTO REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- DAZE & NIGHT SMOKE SHOP (Tobacco)
- WALGREENS #2711 (Package Goods)
- Koal HVAC LLC (Regulated Business License)
- WALGREENS #11492 (Package Goods)
New businesses — 2025-05
- MIDWAY WHEEL SPECIALIST (Limited Business License)
- Chicago Sports (Limited Business License)
- Sarah's Candies (Retail Food Establishment)
- INK (Limited Business License)
- HUBBARD INN (Retail Food Establishment)
- DAZE & NIGHT SMOKE SHOP (Tobacco)
- LITTLE CEASARS #1744 (Retail Food Establishment)
- GENE'S BISTRO / BIG BOWL / TALLBOY TACO (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- REILLY'S DAUGHTER IRISH PUB (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- CAMDEN FOODS CO. (Retail Food Establishment)