Irving Park · Then vs Now
Irving Park: 2024-09 vs 2025-09
A side-by-side look at how Irving Park shifted between two periods.
| 2024-09 | 2025-09 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 34 | 39 | +15% |
| Construction value ($) | $12,864,477 | $3,803,127 | -70% |
| New business licenses | 23 | 33 | +43% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,451 | 1,630 | +12% |
| Reported crimes | 258 | 212 | -18% |
| Violent crimes | 76 | 50 | -34% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 0 | — |
2024-09
Irving Park permit value hits $12.9M in September
Irving Park's permitted work totaled $12.9 million in September, up nearly fivefold from August's $2.6 million, even as permit count dropped 30 percent to 34. Twenty-five express permits led the list. Rodent baiting drew 162 service requests, the most of any category, followed by 137 graffiti removal calls. Overall 311 volume fell 17 percent. Violent crime rose 19 percent to 76 incidents. No businesses opened or closed, and no food inspections failed.
2025-09
Irving Park permit value jumps 77% on $3.8M
Irving Park pulled $3.8 million in permits last month, up 77% from August, even as permit count dipped slightly to 39. Express permits led the way with 25 approvals. New businesses dropped sharply—33 versus 129 the month prior—but included Golden Pothos Tattoos, Lulu Lounge, and Ladybug & Friends Daycare. Service requests fell 16% to 1,630, with graffiti removal topping the list at 169 calls. Crime ticked up 11% overall to 212 incidents, though violent offenses declined from 56 to 50.
New businesses — 2024-09
- BESTIARY (Regulated Business License)
- THE DOGGY DOJO INC. (Animal Care License)
- LAFADED (Limited Business License)
- INK SMITH, INC. (Limited Business License)
- OLD IRVING BREWING (Retail Food Establishment)
- Shiraleah (Limited Business License)
- Avondale Acupuncture (Regulated Business License)
- OLD IRVING BREWING (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- DUNKIN DONUTS (Retail Food Establishment)
- WAXIDERMY INC. (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-09
- Cynthia Neavin (Shared Housing Unit Operator)
- GOLDEN POTHOS TATTOOS LLC (Regulated Business License)
- DAILY HVAC, INC. (Regulated Business License)
- TONY'S FRESH MARKET (Food - Shared Kitchen - Supplemental)
- LULU LOUNGE (Tavern)
- ESTILOS HAIR STUDIO (Limited Business License)
- LA BAGUETTE NORTH BAKERY (Retail Food Establishment)
- IRVING PULASKI SHELL (Retail Food Establishment)
- SPIN IT UP LAUNDRY (Regulated Business License)
- LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL IP, LLC (Children's Services Facility License)