Lower West Side · Then vs Now
Lower West Side: 2024-12 vs 2025-12
A side-by-side look at how Lower West Side shifted between two periods.
| 2024-12 | 2025-12 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 28 | 28 | 0% |
| Construction value ($) | $9,517,442 | $15,916,261 | +67% |
| New business licenses | 45 | 293 | +551% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 901 | 1,291 | +43% |
| Reported crimes | 222 | 196 | -12% |
| Violent crimes | 88 | 57 | -35% |
| Failed food inspections | 5 | 6 | +20% |
2024-12
Lower West Side permit value jumps to $9.5 million
Lower West Side saw $9.5 million in permitted construction in December, nearly quadruple November's $2.5 million. The 28 permits included 16 under the city's express program and seven for renovation or alteration work. Crime rose 14 percent to 222 incidents, with violent crime up 38 percent to 88 cases. Service requests dipped slightly to 901, led by 325 graffiti removal calls. Five food establishments failed inspection, up from four the month before.
2025-12
Lower West Side permit value jumps to $15.9 million
Permit value in Lower West Side shot up 535% in December, hitting $15.9 million on 28 permits—double the prior month's count. Renovation work dominated, with 13 permits in that category. The neighborhood logged 1,291 service requests, up 18%, led by 253 calls for graffiti removal. Snow complaints showed up: 102 for uncleared sidewalks, 60 for dibs-object removal. Crime ticked down 5%, with violent offenses falling 19% to 57. Six food inspections came back critical.
New businesses — 2024-12
- BENI ADAM (Secondhand Dealer)
- HAMMERHEAD TATTOO, CO. (Regulated Business License)
- WINDY CITY POLISH (Limited Business License)
- AUTO LOGIC COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- HAPPY CATTLE BBQ (Retail Food Establishment)
- ITTY BITTY'S DOGGY DAYCARE, LTD. (Animal Care License)
- GADS HILL CENTER (Raffles)
- CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL (Raffles)
- SPEEDWAY #8309 (Retail Food Establishment)
- AMADOR LIQUORS (Tobacco)
New businesses — 2025-12
- TAKUMI RAMEN (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- DEAF PLANET SOUL (Indoor Special Event)
- ITZCHEL BY PEKES (Retail Food Establishment)
- PHANTOM TROUPE TATTOOS (Regulated Business License)
- ITZCHEL BY PEKES (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- HENNIG GASKET & SEALS INC (Manufacturing Establishments)
- M B S EQUIPMENT & LEASING CORP (Limited Business License)
- QNAILS (Limited Business License)
- TRUONG ENTERPRISES,INC. (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- 5 RABANITOS (Retail Food Establishment)