Lincoln Park · Then vs Now
Lincoln Park: 2025-01 vs 2026-01
A side-by-side look at how Lincoln Park shifted between two periods.
| 2025-01 | 2026-01 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 69 | 52 | -25% |
| Construction value ($) | $13,479,660 | $30,584,221 | +127% |
| New business licenses | 56 | 31 | -45% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,472 | 2,128 | +45% |
| Reported crimes | 300 | 249 | -17% |
| Violent crimes | 56 | 49 | -12% |
| Failed food inspections | 7 | 11 | +57% |
2025-01
Lincoln Park pulls 69 permits worth $13.5 million
Lincoln Park logged 69 permits in January, totaling $13.5 million—down from $15.8 million the prior month. Express permits led at 36, followed by 21 renovation jobs. Five sign permits and three demolition permits rounded out the activity. No new business licenses appeared. The numbers dropped, but not by much.
2026-01
Lincoln Park permit value doubles on $30.6M in work
Permit value in Lincoln Park shot up 93% in January, hitting $30.6 million—nearly double December's $15.9 million. The 52 permits included 25 express filings and 16 renovation jobs, though the payload doesn't say which project accounted for the spike. New businesses included Sushi Payce, a fitness outfit called F45 DePaul, and Epic Snack Shack. Service requests climbed 11% to 2,128, led by graffiti removal (343 calls) and uncleared sidewalk complaints (261). Crime dropped 17% overall to 249 incidents, while violent offenses ticked up slightly from 47 to 49. Food inspection failures nearly doubled, from 6 to 11.
New businesses — 2025-01
- INCLUSIVE AI STRATEGIES (Regulated Business License)
- TITLE Boxing Club (Regulated Business License)
- STUDIO FIT CHICAGO (Regulated Business License)
- RAISING CANE'S CHICKEN FINGERS (Retail Food Establishment)
- FRIENDS & WELL WISHERS LLC (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- CHI HOSPITALITY, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- STEPHEN HONEYWELL DESIGNS, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- IngaDoutzen & WolfgangBrooks, LLC (Limited Business License)
- FEDEX OFFICE #1935 (Limited Business License)
- LAKESHORE SPORT & FITNESS (Retail Food Establishment)
New businesses — 2026-01
- EPIC SNACK SHACK, LLC (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGO VALET (Valet Parking Operator)
- UPHOLSTERY STUDIO BY LILY & LOUIS LLC (Limited Business License)
- Inspire Early Education (Lincoln Park) (Children's Services Facility License)
- SUSHI PAYCE (Retail Food Establishment)
- ALDI FOODS STORE #26 (Package Goods)
- Frank Dal Bello (Shared Housing Unit Operator)
- ALDI FOODS STORE #26 (Retail Food Establishment)
- F45 DEPAUL (Regulated Business License)
- SUSHI PAYCE (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)