Hyde Park · Then vs Now
Hyde Park: 2024-08 vs 2025-08
A side-by-side look at how Hyde Park shifted between two periods.
| 2024-08 | 2025-08 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 43 | 25 | -42% |
| Construction value ($) | $8,790,877 | $7,735,780 | -12% |
| New business licenses | 33 | 5 | -85% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 484 | 460 | -5% |
| Reported crimes | 193 | 214 | +11% |
| Violent crimes | 38 | 61 | +61% |
| Failed food inspections | 4 | 6 | +50% |
2024-08
Hyde Park permit value jumps to $8.8 million
Permit value in Hyde Park nearly doubled in August, climbing 85% to $8.8 million from $4.7 million the month before. Forty-three permits were issued, up from 38. Express permits led the pack with 18, followed by 11 for signs and 8 for renovations. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data this month.
2025-08
Hyde Park permit value jumps to $7.7M
Permit spending in Hyde Park more than doubled in August, climbing from $3.4M to $7.7M. The 25 permits included 11 through the express program, four renovations, and four elevator jobs. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
New businesses — 2024-08
- Definition Theatre Company (Public Place of Amusement)
- VALLEY OF JORDAN I CORP. (Retail Food Establishment)
- Small Cheval (Outdoor Patio)
- Freeway Insurance (Limited Business License)
- UCHICAGO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER DREXEL (Children's Services Facility License)
- JA GRILL HYDE PARK (Outdoor Patio)
- CHICAGO BIRTHWORKS COLLECTIVE (Limited Business License)
- BARK N BUBBLES DOGGY DAY SPA (Animal Care License)
- Small Cheval (Retail Food Establishment)
- CORRNELL SHOE SERVICE (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-08
- PUPPY HABERDASHERY PLUS COMPANY (Animal Care License)
- NEW GOLDEN TOUCH (Regulated Business License)
- LITEHOUSE ON 53RD (Retail Food Establishment)
- CHOLIES PIZZERIA INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY (Raffles)