Kenwood · Then vs Now
Kenwood: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how Kenwood shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 12 | 22 | +83% |
| Construction value ($) | $2,367,172 | $14,930,453 | +531% |
| New business licenses | 4 | 1 | -75% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 220 | 236 | +7% |
| Reported crimes | 116 | 130 | +12% |
| Violent crimes | 31 | 37 | +19% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 1 | +1 |
2025-02
Kenwood permits double to 12, hit $2.4M
Kenwood issued 12 permits in February, up from six the month before, with total value climbing 47% to $2.37 million. Five came through the express program, five were renovation jobs. The neighborhood fielded 220 service requests, down 29% from January's 308—potholes, streetlight outages, and graffiti calls led the way. Violent crime dropped 30% to 31 incidents. No new businesses registered and none closed.
2026-02
Kenwood permits jump to $14.9M on major project
Permit value in Kenwood shot up 3,400% in February, hitting $14.9 million—up from $427k the month before. The 22 permits included 14 through the express program and six renovations or alterations. One new business opened: O'Reilly Auto Parts #3368. Service requests dropped 19%, led by 29 pothole complaints. Violent crime fell a quarter, from 49 incidents to 37. One food establishment failed inspection.
New businesses — 2025-02
- AFO TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- Everyhome Furniture Inc. (Limited Business License)
- CLEO'S FRIED CHICKEN / KRISTEN ASHLEY HARPER (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- CJ CONTRACTORS, INC. (Regulated Business License)
New businesses — 2026-02
- O'REILLY AUTO PARTS #3368 (Limited Business License)