Lake View · Then vs Now
Lake View: 2024-05 vs 2025-05
A side-by-side look at how Lake View shifted between two periods.
| 2024-05 | 2025-05 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 125 | 91 | -27% |
| Construction value ($) | $20,419,275 | $20,258,184 | -1% |
| New business licenses | 88 | 76 | -14% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 2,230 | 2,011 | -10% |
| Reported crimes | 542 | 515 | -5% |
| Violent crimes | 115 | 123 | +7% |
| Failed food inspections | 14 | 15 | +7% |
2024-05
Lake View permit value jumps to $20.4 million
Lake View pulled 125 permits in May, up from 47 the month before, with total declared work valued at $20.4 million—nearly four times April's $5.4 million. Most of that activity came through the express permit program (69 permits), followed by renovation and alteration work (32 permits). No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data this month.
2025-05
Lake View permit value jumps 41% to $20.3 million
Permit value in Lake View climbed to $20.3 million in May, up 41% from April, even as the number of permits dipped 11% to 91. Half the permits issued were express-program jobs, which tend to be smaller residential fixes. Renovation and alteration work accounted for 16 permits, while new construction nabbed nine. No new businesses or closures showed up in the data this month.
New businesses — 2024-05
- THAI AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS, INC. (Pop-Up Retail User)
- RIZZO'S BAR & INN, LLC (Special Event Food)
- BANATO, LLC (Special Event Food)
- barre3 Chicago-Lakeview (Regulated Business License)
- ZSD Kenwood LLC (Regulated Business License)
- SHEFFIELD'S BEER & WINE GARDEN (Special Event Food)
- MERRY MUSIC MAKERS (Children's Services Facility License)
- The Frame Shop (Limited Business License)
- CHEESIE'S TRUCK VIN #1F66F5KY5D0A02781 PL # 181651F (Special Event Food)
- GOLD COAST TICKETS (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-05
- Send Them Chicago (Limited Business License)
- WILLIE GLISPIE (Peddler License)
- FERNANDOS BLUE AGAVE RESTAURANT (Special Event Food)
- OLHA ZHYBAK (Limited Business License)
- A PLUS SPA (Limited Business License)
- DREAM CREEKS (Limited Business License)
- SUNSHINE & BLUE SKIES GARDENING COMPANY (Regulated Business License)
- URBAN VEGAN (Retail Food Establishment)
- CRUSHED PIZZERIA (Retail Food Establishment)
- ADDISON SALES (Peddler License)