Humboldt Park · Then vs Now
Humboldt Park: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how Humboldt Park shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 35 | 29 | -17% |
| Construction value ($) | $3,939,020 | $2,407,539 | -39% |
| New business licenses | 23 | 26 | +13% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,137 | 1,323 | +16% |
| Reported crimes | 491 | 388 | -21% |
| Violent crimes | 124 | 116 | -6% |
| Failed food inspections | 8 | 2 | -75% |
2025-02
Humboldt Park permit value drops 89% to $3.9M
Humboldt Park logged 35 permits in February, down from 45 the month before. The bigger story is permit value: $3.9 million this month versus $34.3 million in January, an 89% drop. Most of the activity came through express permits (18 of the 35), with another nine for renovations or alterations. No new business licenses issued, no closures recorded.
2026-02
Humboldt Park 311 calls jump 54% in February
311 calls spiked to 1,323 in February, up 54% from January. Graffiti removal requests led with 136, followed by tree-trim requests (129) and abandoned vehicle complaints (123). Crime climbed 33% to 388 incidents, with violent offenses up 43% to 116. Permits hit 29, a 32% increase, led by 19 express permits. Total permit value rose 42% to $2.4 million. Twenty-six new businesses opened, a slight decline from 28 in January. Eagle Collision and Ultimate Sin Tattoo Parlor were among the arrivals, along with a Wingstop.
New businesses — 2025-02
- CHIC BEAUTY BAR (Limited Business License)
- BIG BOYS AUTO CARE (Limited Business License)
- ANGELES DISCOUNT (Limited Business License)
- Francisco's Barber Shop (Limited Business License)
- GetFit1st- Fitness Studio (Limited Business License)
- ABRAHAM RAMOS VIEYRA (Limited Business License)
- DISCOUNT PRINTERS (Manufacturing Establishments)
- LUXURY MARBLE & GRANITE DESIGN INC (Manufacturing Establishments)
- LUXURY MARBLE & GRANITE DESIGN INC (Regulated Business License)
- NORTH TOBACCO & CONVENIENCE (Tobacco)
New businesses — 2026-02
- EAGLE COLLISON (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- ULTIMATE SIN TATTOO PARLOR (Regulated Business License)
- Uncommon Closet (Regulated Business License)
- RUDY'S MUFFLER AND AUTO REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- 4519 W Haddon, LLC (Manufacturing Establishments)
- WINGSTOP RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- BIPOLAR HEATING AND COOLING, INC. (Regulated Business License)
- GRAND HOMAN AUTO REPAIR INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- FELIX PINEDA (Peddler License)
- NORTH TOBACCO & CONVENIENCE (Retail Food Establishment)