Irving Park · Then vs Now
Irving Park: 2024-12 vs 2025-12
A side-by-side look at how Irving Park shifted between two periods.
| 2024-12 | 2025-12 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 30 | 25 | -17% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,286,591 | $1,481,322 | +15% |
| New business licenses | 174 | 68 | -61% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,091 | 1,346 | +23% |
| Reported crimes | 223 | 166 | -26% |
| Violent crimes | 60 | 41 | -32% |
| Failed food inspections | 4 | 0 | -100% |
2024-12
Irving Park permit value jumps 84% to $1.3 million
Irving Park issued 30 permits in December, matching November's count, but their combined value climbed 84% to nearly $1.3 million. Nineteen were express permits; six covered renovations or alterations. Service requests dropped 20% to 1,091, with graffiti removal topping the list at 181 calls. Crime edged up slightly to 223 incidents, including 60 violent offenses. Four food establishments failed inspections, double November's tally.
2025-12
Irving Park permit value hits $1.48M despite fewer jobs
Irving Park issued 25 permits in December, down 42% from November's 43, but their combined value rose 36% to $1.48 million. Express permits accounted for 13 of the approvals. Residents filed 1,346 service requests, a 3.5% uptick, with 206 complaints about uncleared sidewalks following December snow. Crime fell 8%, and violent offenses dropped nearly 20%. No businesses opened or closed.
New businesses — 2024-12
- MARIN J SHOE REPAIR (Limited Business License)
- Pickleball Clubhouse (Regulated Business License)
- TAQUIZAS VALDEZ (Retail Food Establishment)
- Ivy Veterinary Care (Animal Care License)
- ALLCAST DENTAL LABORATORIES, INC. (Limited Business License)
- THE CHICAGO WEAVING SCHOOL (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGOLAND TRUCK RENTAL (Limited Business License)
- HEARTBASE,INC. (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGO IMPORTS INC (Limited Business License)
- THE HANA CENTER (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-12
- DOMINOS (Retail Food Establishment)
- ALL TILE CCS (Limited Business License)
- Pierre's Mini Detail Center (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- PINO VIEJO RUSTIC FURNITURE (Limited Business License)
- TAQUERIA EL MALECON (Retail Food Establishment)
- FELIX SOLUTIONS (Manufacturing Establishments)
- CASA LATINA (Retail Food Establishment)
- SURGE BILLIARDS (Public Place of Amusement)
- RASMOS (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- BROTHERS UPHOLSTERY,INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)