Lincoln Square · Then vs Now
Lincoln Square: 2025-01 vs 2026-01
A side-by-side look at how Lincoln Square shifted between two periods.
| 2025-01 | 2026-01 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 34 | 27 | -21% |
| Construction value ($) | $2,047,540 | $12,686,734 | +520% |
| New business licenses | 31 | 15 | -52% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 739 | 942 | +27% |
| Reported crimes | 165 | 162 | -2% |
| Violent crimes | 33 | 38 | +15% |
| Failed food inspections | 9 | 4 | -56% |
2025-01
Lincoln Square permits jump 31%, led by express jobs
Lincoln Square pulled 34 permits in January, up from 26 in December. More than half were express permits — quick turnarounds for minor work. The dollar total dropped 29%, to just over $2 million, even as permit volume climbed. Seven renovation jobs, four demo permits, and three new construction rounds out the picture. No new business licenses landed, and no service requests showed up in the data.
2026-01
Lincoln Square permit value jumps to $12.7M
Permit value in Lincoln Square shot up 261% in January, hitting $12.7 million compared to $3.5 million the prior month. The 27 permits included 12 for renovations and 11 through the express program. New businesses included Anna's Thai Kitchen, Bai Ordo, and The Warbler Chicago. Service requests dropped 14%, though pothole complaints (92) and graffiti removal requests (92) still dominated. Crime ticked up 15%, with violent incidents rising from 32 to 38. Two nail salons—Dulce Nails and Revamp Nails & Spa—also opened, along with a 7-Eleven tobacco license.
New businesses — 2025-01
- KANIN (Retail Food Establishment)
- EYE SEE RAVENSWOOD (Limited Business License)
- EL XANGARRITO RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- LAZ PARKING LLC (Commercial Garage)
- WMC SALON INC. (Limited Business License)
- Car-X Auto Services (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- MIKU SUSHI (Retail Food Establishment)
- 7-Eleven #32261D (Retail Food Establishment)
- THE COLLECTIVE YOGA COOPERATIVE, LWCA (Regulated Business License)
- EDWARD JONES (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-01
- DULCE NAILS (Limited Business License)
- REVAMP NAILS & SPA (Limited Business License)
- 7-Eleven #32261D (Tobacco)
- HYBRID AUTO REPAIR INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- ANNA'S THAI KITCHEN (Retail Food Establishment)
- BAI ORDO (Retail Food Establishment)
- GLAMOUR HAIR SALON (Limited Business License)
- THE WARBLER CHICAGO (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- THE WARBLER CHICAGO (Retail Food Establishment)
- SMOKE VALLEY (Tobacco)