Hermosa · Then vs Now
Hermosa: 2024-11 vs 2025-11
A side-by-side look at how Hermosa shifted between two periods.
| 2024-11 | 2025-11 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 7 | 11 | +57% |
| Construction value ($) | $251,985 | $276,431 | +10% |
| New business licenses | 16 | 14 | -12% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 389 | 436 | +12% |
| Reported crimes | 101 | 81 | -20% |
| Violent crimes | 37 | 33 | -11% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 1 | 0% |
2024-11
Hermosa permit value doubles to $252k
Hermosa pulled seven permits in November worth $252k—double October's total on two fewer applications. Four renovation permits led the way. No new businesses opened or closed. Service requests dropped 23%, with graffiti removal (43 calls) topping the list. Rodent complaints and tree trim requests tied at 34 each. Crime held flat at 101 reports, though violent incidents ticked up from 34 to 37. Food inspection failures fell from four to one.
2025-11
Hermosa permit value jumps to $276k on fewer pulls
Hermosa pulled 11 permits in November, down from 16 the month prior, but their combined value more than doubled to $276,431. Seven came through the city's express program. Violent crime rose 37.5 percent—33 incidents versus 24 in October—while overall crime fell slightly. Rodent baiting requests led 311 calls with 41, trailed by yard waste pickups and garbage cart fixes. One food establishment failed inspection, down from four.
New businesses — 2024-11
- MELLA LAW (Regulated Business License)
- METRO BY T-MOBILE (Limited Business License)
- FATTAH TRADING (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- LIM BOUTIQUE (Limited Business License)
- MR. SMOOTHIE (Retail Food Establishment)
- ROOFTOPIA (Regulated Business License)
- JACOB HAND PHOTOGRAPHY + MOTION (Regulated Business License)
- Tatine Inc (Manufacturing Establishments)
- Cars R Us Chicago Inc (Limited Business License)
- MKR FOOD AND LIQUOR (Tobacco)
New businesses — 2025-11
- SELENE ARZETA (Peddler License)
- SELENE ARZETA (Limited Business License)
- FULLERTON & KOSTNER SHELL (Tobacco)
- LAKESHORE AUDIO VISUAL (Limited Business License)
- LA COSTA NERA (Limited Business License)
- MKR FOOD AND LIQUOR (Tobacco)
- BEST PRICE MOVING & STORAGE (Limited Business License)
- WEST SUPPLY LLC (Manufacturing Establishments)
- RICA AREPA VENEZUELAN CAFE INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- FRANCO FLOWERS (Limited Business License)