Kenwood · Then vs Now
Kenwood: 2024-08 vs 2025-08
A side-by-side look at how Kenwood shifted between two periods.
| 2024-08 | 2025-08 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 18 | 12 | -33% |
| Construction value ($) | $524,291 | $1,450,345 | +177% |
| New business licenses | 3 | 2 | -33% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 320 | 328 | +2% |
| Reported crimes | 200 | 189 | -6% |
| Violent crimes | 59 | 53 | -10% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 0 | -100% |
2024-08
Kenwood permit spending drops from $6.9M to $524k
Permit activity in Kenwood fell to $524,000 in August, down from $6.9 million the month before. Twelve of the 18 permits were express-track jobs. Crime climbed 18% to 200 incidents; violent offenses rose from 47 to 59. Service requests dropped 26% to 320, led by 52 tree trim filings—a category the city no longer accepts. Three food establishments failed inspection, up from one.
2025-08
Kenwood permit value drops 90% to $1.5M
Kenwood saw a sharp decline in building permit value in August, dropping from $14.2 million the month prior to $1.5 million—a 90% fall. The neighborhood issued 12 permits, all through the express program. Two businesses opened: Go Grocer, a retail food establishment, and Beauty Supply Inc. Crime fell 11%, with violent offenses down from 60 to 53. Abandoned vehicle complaints led 311 requests at 24, followed by 19 street light outages. Service requests overall dipped 7%.
New businesses — 2024-08
- FUNG'S CHOP SUEY INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- Go Grocer (Tobacco)
- DA VINCI ARTISTIC CREATIONS LLC (Regulated Business License)
New businesses — 2025-08
- Go Grocer (Retail Food Establishment)
- BEAUTY SUPPLY INC. (Limited Business License)