Jefferson Park · Then vs Now
Jefferson Park: 2025-03 vs 2026-03
A side-by-side look at how Jefferson Park shifted between two periods.
| 2025-03 | 2026-03 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 11 | 17 | +55% |
| Construction value ($) | $836,830 | $569,534 | -32% |
| New business licenses | 5 | 13 | +160% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 867 | 919 | +6% |
| Reported crimes | 63 | 79 | +25% |
| Violent crimes | 15 | 17 | +13% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 2 | +100% |
2025-03
Jefferson Park permit value jumps to $837k
Permit value in Jefferson Park climbed 43% to roughly $837,000 in March, even as the number of permits dipped slightly from 13 to 11. Eight of those 11 came through the express permit program, with three tagged as renovation or alteration work. No new business licenses appeared this month, and no businesses closed.
2026-03
Jefferson Park permit value triples to $570k
Permit value in Jefferson Park jumped to $569,534 in March, more than triple the prior month's $169,143. The neighborhood issued 17 permits, up from 11, with 14 of them going through the express program. New businesses included Wingstop, October Cafe on Elston, and Pink Poodle Dog Boutique. Service requests climbed 40% to 919, led by 112 pothole complaints. Crime reports rose to 79 from 48, with violent incidents up to 17. Food inspection failures dropped from six to two.
New businesses — 2025-03
- NOVA ENTERPRISE (Limited Business License)
- ESSENTIAL CUTS BARBER SHOP (Limited Business License)
- SHINY CRYSTAL 7 SPA (Regulated Business License)
- MEGA PROPERTIES INC (Commercial Garage)
- O & J HEATING & COOLING (Regulated Business License)
New businesses — 2026-03
- CHURCH CLUB (Regulated Business License)
- EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS (Limited Business License)
- OCTOBER CAFE ON ELSTON, INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- Gaelic Imports (Retail Food Establishment)
- H & R BLOCK TAX SERVICES INC (Limited Business License)
- HEATMASTERS (Regulated Business License)
- WINGSTOP (Retail Food Establishment)
- AponteART gallery (Limited Business License)
- DIMENSION BOND CORPORATION (Manufacturing Establishments)
- PINK POODLE DOG BOUTIQUE (Animal Care License)