Irving Park · Then vs Now
Irving Park: 2025-03 vs 2026-03
A side-by-side look at how Irving Park shifted between two periods.
| 2025-03 | 2026-03 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 44 | 44 | 0% |
| Construction value ($) | $9,416,855 | $3,532,984 | -62% |
| New business licenses | 44 | 20 | -55% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,466 | 1,720 | +17% |
| Reported crimes | 191 | 193 | +1% |
| Violent crimes | 59 | 41 | -31% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 5 | +150% |
2025-03
Irving Park permit value doubles to $9.4 million
Irving Park logged $9.4 million in permit value in March, more than double February's $4.4 million. The 44 permits included 28 through the express program, five for signs, and four for new construction. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
2026-03
Irving Park logs $3.5M in permits, bike repair shop opens
Permits jumped 63% to 44, lifting total value to $3.5 million—most were express permits. Irving Park Bike Repair and Scissor & Fork opened alongside 18 other businesses, down from 28 the month before. Service requests climbed 33% to 1,720, led by 186 pothole complaints and 145 graffiti removal calls. Crime rose 19% to 193 incidents, but violent offenses dropped 21% to 41.
New businesses — 2025-03
- CHERISH HOME CARE SOLUTIONS LLC (Limited Business License)
- Red Devil Tattoo (Regulated Business License)
- CRUST TAP ROOM (Public Place of Amusement)
- CRUST TAP ROOM (Tavern)
- CRUST TAP ROOM (Outdoor Patio)
- SANTOS FRIJOLES (Retail Food Establishment)
- SHATTAZ JERK BAR & GRILL (Retail Food Establishment)
- THICK CHICK VINTAGE (Pop-Up Retail User)
- CRUST TAP ROOM (Retail Food Establishment)
- JARILO LLC (Regulated Business License)
New businesses — 2026-03
- SCISSOR & FORK (Retail Food Establishment)
- IRVING PARK BIKE REPAIR (Limited Business License)
- LAUNDRY (Regulated Business License)
- H & R BLOCK TAX SERVICES,INC (Limited Business License)
- J & C FOOD MARKET INC (Package Goods)
- J & C FOOD MARKET INC (Retail Food Establishment)
- J & C FOOD MARKET INC (Tobacco)
- THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS COMPANY #3399 (Regulated Business License)
- NORTH ELSTON KINDERCARE (Children's Services Facility License)
- SHELL GAS STATION (Tobacco)