Greater Grand Crossing · Then vs Now
Greater Grand Crossing: 2024-05 vs 2025-05
A side-by-side look at how Greater Grand Crossing shifted between two periods.
| 2024-05 | 2025-05 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 38 | 34 | -11% |
| Construction value ($) | $7,699,788 | $1,551,450 | -80% |
| New business licenses | 13 | 12 | -8% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,425 | 1,345 | -6% |
| Reported crimes | 603 | 538 | -11% |
| Violent crimes | 257 | 216 | -16% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 6 | +200% |
2024-05
Greater Grand Crossing permit value jumps to $7.7 million
A single express permit program drove Greater Grand Crossing's construction value from $246k in April to $7.7 million in May—a thirtyfold increase. The neighborhood issued 38 permits total, up from 14 the month before, with 24 coming through the express program. No new businesses opened or closed. Service requests climbed 33 percent to 1,425, led by info-only calls and broken streetlights. Violent crime rose from 194 incidents to 257, a 33 percent jump. Food inspection failures dropped from six to two.
2025-05
Greater Grand Crossing permit value drops 46% to $1.6M
Greater Grand Crossing issued 34 permits in May, one more than April, but total value fell 46% to $1.55 million. Twenty-three were express permits, the fast-track category for smaller jobs. Eight permits covered renovations or alterations, and one demolition permit was issued. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
New businesses — 2024-05
- 76 (Retail Food Establishment)
- CURLY ACCESSORY (Regulated Business License)
- 76 (Filling Station)
- MANA (Retail Food Establishment)
- WALGREENS #03539 (Tobacco)
- MABES DELI (Retail Food Establishment)
- 5T Construction Inc (Regulated Business License)
- WALGREENS #03539 (Retail Food Establishment)
- WALGREENS #03539 (Package Goods)
- ARTIE C. JOHNSON (Peddler License)
New businesses — 2025-05
- YOLANDA VARGAS (Peddler License)
- NINA THOMAS (Peddler License)
- AARONS F.O.F. BBQ & CATERING, LLC (Special Event Food)
- GRIFFIN TIRE REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- Women's Clothing (Regulated Business License)
- WALGREENS #03539 (Tobacco)
- ONYX PALACE (Limited Business License)
- ONE STOP AUTO REPAIR AND BODY (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- GLAMOUR-RAMA STUDIO (Limited Business License)
- DIAMOND AUTO ENTERPTISES, INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)