Humboldt Park · Then vs Now
Humboldt Park: 2024-12 vs 2025-12
A side-by-side look at how Humboldt Park shifted between two periods.
| 2024-12 | 2025-12 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 32 | 34 | +6% |
| Construction value ($) | $2,176,623 | $31,203,812 | +1334% |
| New business licenses | 20 | 24 | +20% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,039 | 1,267 | +22% |
| Reported crimes | 588 | 405 | -31% |
| Violent crimes | 188 | 129 | -31% |
| Failed food inspections | 10 | 6 | -40% |
2024-12
Humboldt Park permit dollars drop 68% despite more filings
Humboldt Park pulled 32 permits in December, up 46% from November, but their combined value fell to $2.2 million from $6.8 million—a 68% drop. Most were express permits (14) or renovations (9). Service requests dropped 12% to 1,039, led by graffiti removal (137 calls) and garbage cart issues (95). Crime ticked up slightly, with 588 incidents including 188 violent offenses. Food safety failures jumped from four to ten.
2025-12
Humboldt Park permit value jumps to $31.2 million
Permit value in Humboldt Park shot up nearly 400% in December, hitting $31.2 million compared to $6.3 million the month before. The 34 permits pulled included 19 through the express program, plus 10 renovation or alteration jobs and four new construction permits. The actual permit count dropped 17%, but that single new construction spike likely explains the surge in total value.
New businesses — 2024-12
- BIG BOYS AUTO CARE (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- GNDX INC. (Limited Business License)
- MAS COLLISION EXPERTS (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- RUMCO TOOL & DIE INC (Manufacturing Establishments)
- K&K CONSTRUCTION INC (Regulated Business License)
- 2 BLADEZ BARBER SHOP (Limited Business License)
- SPEEDWAY #8320 (Retail Food Establishment)
- BP (Tobacco)
- WINGSTOP (Retail Food Establishment)
- SPEEDWAY #8320 (Filling Station)
New businesses — 2025-12
- SUNNY GYRO ON GRAND (Retail Food Establishment)
- BP (Retail Food Establishment)
- JAMES FITZGERALD HOPE (Peddler License)
- AV-1 GRAND JEWELRY INC. (Limited Business License)
- BP (Tobacco)
- CHARLES J. FIORE NURSERIES, LLC (Limited Business License)
- SANDOVAL (Limited Business License)
- BP (Filling Station)
- C N & SON'S UPHOLSTERY CRAFT, INC. (Manufacturing Establishments)
- JOYERIA 2000, INC. (Limited Business License)