Humboldt Park · Then vs Now
Humboldt Park: 2024-08 vs 2025-08
A side-by-side look at how Humboldt Park shifted between two periods.
| 2024-08 | 2025-08 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 27 | 52 | +93% |
| Construction value ($) | $2,708,785 | $6,793,589 | +151% |
| New business licenses | 38 | 29 | -24% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,748 | 1,863 | +7% |
| Reported crimes | 648 | 571 | -12% |
| Violent crimes | 194 | 188 | -3% |
| Failed food inspections | 5 | 2 | -60% |
2024-08
Humboldt Park permits drop by half
Humboldt Park pulled 27 permits in August, down from 54 the month before. Dollar value fell to $2.7 million from $5.5 million. Most of the month's permits—17 out of 27—came through the city's express program, which handles smaller jobs. Seven went to renovations or alterations, two reinstated previously revoked permits, and one covered new construction.
2025-08
Humboldt Park permit value jumps 22% to $6.8M
Humboldt Park pulled 52 permits in August, worth $6.8 million—a 22% increase from July's $5.6 million. Half the permits came through the express program, which handles smaller jobs. Eleven were for renovations and eight for new construction. The neighborhood logged no new business licenses, closures, or 311 requests this month.
New businesses — 2024-08
- MAGIC TOUCH NAIL SALON (Limited Business License)
- Taco Bell (Retail Food Establishment)
- ANDRADE AUTO SERVICE INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- DRAKE ONE (Limited Business License)
- NOT JUST COOKIES (Retail Food Establishment)
- MOORE SUPPLY CO (Limited Business License)
- MIDWAY MOVING & STORAGE, INC. (Limited Business License)
- IIF FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (Limited Business License)
- QUEBRADITA (Retail Food Establishment)
- Dean Costello Audio (Manufacturing Establishments)
New businesses — 2025-08
- HAMLIN MINI MART (Retail Food Establishment)
- VIVA NUTRITION SPOT (Retail Food Establishment)
- DRESS CODE (Limited Business License)
- DAYGLOW (Special Event Food)
- Collaboraction (Raffles)
- MSMY FOOD MART INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- MELISSA'S FOOD & LIQUOR (Retail Food Establishment)
- CHARMING CHILDREN LEARNING ACADEMY (Children's Services Facility License)
- DUB J'S (Retail Food Establishment)
- SHIRLEY D. BROOKS (Peddler License)