Kenwood · Then vs Now
Kenwood: 2024-11 vs 2025-11
A side-by-side look at how Kenwood shifted between two periods.
| 2024-11 | 2025-11 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 14 | 20 | +43% |
| Construction value ($) | $4,386,650 | $3,645,489 | -17% |
| New business licenses | 4 | 9 | +125% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 278 | 213 | -23% |
| Reported crimes | 178 | 161 | -10% |
| Violent crimes | 57 | 57 | 0% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 1 | 0% |
2024-11
Kenwood permit value rockets to $4.4M on renovation work
Fourteen permits pulled in November totaled $4.4 million, up more than twelvefold from October's $333k. Ten of those were renovation or alteration jobs. No new businesses opened or closed. Service requests held nearly flat at 278, down just three from the month prior. The top complaint? Tree trim requests, which the city no longer accepts but which still drew 56 calls. Reported crime fell 19 percent to 178 incidents, though violent offenses ticked up from 48 to 57. One food establishment failed inspection.
2025-11
Kenwood permit value jumps 79% to $3.6M
Kenwood pulled 20 permits in November, five fewer than October, but their total value climbed 79% to $3.6 million. Thirteen were express permits, the fastest-growing category. Service requests dropped 16% to 213, led by 25 abandoned vehicle complaints and 20 plumbing violations. Violent crime rose 43% to 57 incidents, even as overall crime fell 21% to 161. Food inspection failures dropped from seven to one. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
New businesses — 2024-11
- EXEPEDITOR (Regulated Business License)
- THE CLE EXPERTS, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- Popeye's #862 (Retail Food Establishment)
- CESAM CONSTRUCTION, CORP. (Regulated Business License)
New businesses — 2025-11
- SANDRA L. WARD (Peddler License)
- HAROLD'S CHICKEN #64 (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- FAMILY DOLLAR #6083 (Retail Food Establishment)
- HYDE BARK DOG WALKING AND PET CARE LLC (Regulated Business License)
- Go Grocer (Package Goods)
- NIKKITA D. RANDLE (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- J & J FISH & CHICKEN (Retail Food Establishment)
- NUTS TO GO (Special Event Food)
- CITY COURTS MANAGEMENT, LLC (Regulated Business License)