Hermosa · Then vs Now
Hermosa: 2024-05 vs 2025-05
A side-by-side look at how Hermosa shifted between two periods.
| 2024-05 | 2025-05 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 23 | 11 | -52% |
| Construction value ($) | $604,363 | $204,669 | -66% |
| New business licenses | 17 | 17 | 0% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 638 | 578 | -9% |
| Reported crimes | 95 | 87 | -8% |
| Violent crimes | 41 | 36 | -12% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 2 | +2 |
2024-05
Hermosa permit count jumps 475% on express applications
Hermosa logged 23 permits in May, up from four the month before—a 475% spike driven almost entirely by express permits. Eighteen of the 23 fell into that category, while five were renovation or alteration jobs. Total permit value rose nearly 15% to $604k. Residents filed 638 service requests, with potholes (79) and tree debris (57) leading the list. Crime held essentially flat at 95 incidents; violent offenses ticked down slightly to 41. No new businesses opened or closed.
2025-05
Hermosa permit value drops by half
Hermosa pulled 11 permits in May, down from 15 the month before, with total value falling 52% to $205k. Eight permits came through the express program. No new businesses opened or closed, and 311 requests weren't tracked this period.
New businesses — 2024-05
- FRANKIN'S BAKERY (Retail Food Establishment)
- JUAN CARLOS ESTEBAN ABRAHAM (Peddler License)
- PAULA'S BEAUTY SALON (Limited Business License)
- BELMONT SHELL & WASH (Tobacco)
- BLACK DIAMOND SOLUTIONS, INC. (Limited Business License)
- MY LITTLE PARTY HALL (Children's Services Facility License)
- Sabin LLC (Manufacturing Establishments)
- FACTOTUM COFFEE (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE CHICAGO (Limited Business License)
- THE PLACE FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-05
- INNOVATIVE PARKING SOLUTIONS LLC (Private Booting Registration)
- CEFALU LLC (Regulated Business License)
- RIGHT BEE (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- HERMOSA (Retail Food Establishment)
- VENUE4343 (Public Place of Amusement)
- ACTIVELIFE MEDICAL SUPPLIES (Limited Business License)
- EN-VIA EXPRESS INC. (Limited Business License)
- JBS FURNITURE (Limited Business License)
- VRG (Limited Business License)
- BELMONT SHELL & WASH (Tobacco)