Lake View · Then vs Now
Lake View: 2024-12 vs 2025-12
A side-by-side look at how Lake View shifted between two periods.
| 2024-12 | 2025-12 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 55 | 62 | +13% |
| Construction value ($) | $6,088,317 | $10,920,508 | +79% |
| New business licenses | 64 | 58 | -9% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,336 | 2,429 | +82% |
| Reported crimes | 508 | 436 | -14% |
| Violent crimes | 99 | 83 | -16% |
| Failed food inspections | 5 | 9 | +80% |
2024-12
Lake View permit value drops 77% to $6.1M
Permit dollars in Lake View fell from $26.4 million in November to $6.1 million in December, even as the neighborhood still logged 55 permits. Express permits led the way with 23, followed by 15 renovation or alteration jobs. No new businesses registered, and none closed. Residents filed 1,336 service requests, down 15% from the prior month. Graffiti removal topped the list at 182 calls, then yard waste pickup at 145. Crime ticked up slightly to 508 incidents, though violent offenses dipped from 103 to 99. Five food establishments failed inspection, down from eight.
2025-12
Lake View 311 logs 684 uncleared sidewalk complaints
Permits dropped 24% in December—62 vs. 82 the month prior—and their total value fell 39% to $10.9 million. Express permits led the way with 27, followed by 14 renovation jobs. Snow complaints dominated 311: 684 calls about uncleared sidewalks, plus another 159 ice-and-snow removal requests. Graffiti calls hit 347. Violent crime fell 21% (83 incidents, down from 105), while overall crime dipped 5%. Nine restaurants failed inspections, up one from November.
New businesses — 2024-12
- Innovaxis Marketing (Limited Business License)
- WAYNE GRETZKY BASEMENT (Indoor Special Event)
- ELEVATED LASH LAB BY LISA SPRING LLC (Limited Business License)
- JAMILYA'S LASHES (Limited Business License)
- LEVY PREMIUM FOODSERVICE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Special Event Liquor)
- LEVY PREMIUM FOODSERVICE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Special Event Food)
- THE CLARK STREET DOG (Special Event Food)
- GLASS CACTUS WEB DESIGN (Regulated Business License)
- (Re)Form Pilates (Regulated Business License)
- LEGREENWINDOW BOUTIQUE (Regulated Business License)
New businesses — 2025-12
- Stars and Garters (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- HAMPTON TAX SERVICES LLC (Regulated Business License)
- TWRL DANCE (Regulated Business License)
- Stars and Garters (Public Place of Amusement)
- TERESA IN COLOR (Limited Business License)
- 4CORNERS REAL ESTATE, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- STARS & GARTERS (Indoor Special Event)
- OBERWEIS DAIRY (Retail Food Establishment)
- WRIGLEYVILLE CONVENIENCE STORE (Retail Food Establishment)
- Yoga Sound Bath (Regulated Business License)