Near North Side · Then vs Now
Near North Side: 2024-05 vs 2025-05
A side-by-side look at how Near North Side shifted between two periods.
| 2024-05 | 2025-05 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 251 | 226 | -10% |
| Construction value ($) | $133,641,449 | $58,935,057 | -56% |
| New business licenses | 247 | 182 | -26% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,531 | 1,373 | -10% |
| Reported crimes | 1,056 | 978 | -7% |
| Violent crimes | 263 | 209 | -21% |
| Failed food inspections | 19 | 27 | +42% |
2024-05
Near North Side permit values jump to $134 million
Near North Side logged $134 million in permit values this month, up 468% from April's $24 million. The 251 permits included 130 filed through the city's express program, 43 renovation projects, and 38 sign permits. New construction accounted for 13 permits. The bulk of the dollar figure likely came from a handful of large projects, though the data doesn't break out individual valuations.
2025-05
Near North Side logs 133 express permits in May
May brought 226 permits worth $59 million, down 8% from April's $64 million. Express permits accounted for 133 of those, with signs (38) and renovations (36) trailing. A dozen elevator permits also cleared. New construction stayed quiet—just six permits for the month.
New businesses — 2024-05
- CAKE AND A PRAYER (Limited Business License)
- NEW AGE TECHNOLOGY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (Regulated Business License)
- JETS PIZZA (Retail Food Establishment)
- PEACH SKY PHOTOGRAPHY (Regulated Business License)
- Lincoln Park Capital LLC (Limited Business License)
- THEMART TOTS LLC (Special Event Food)
- PAZZA PIZZA (Special Event Food)
- Top Coat Nail Spa (Limited Business License)
- CAROUSEL ART GROUP (Pop-Up Retail User)
- WOODIE'S FLAT (Special Event Food)
New businesses — 2025-05
- IKLER INFORMATICS INC (Regulated Business License)
- SAHARA HARISSA (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- Beehive Bindery & Crafts (Regulated Business License)
- DJ'S GREAT ROOM / LAYLA & RINGO'S (Outdoor Patio)
- Three Cities Social (Public Place of Amusement)
- ALLSTAR CLEANERS LLC (Regulated Business License)
- ALL TEXTURES (Limited Business License)
- VENTYV (Limited Business License)
- The Artistry Vibe (Limited Business License)
- KARL MAYER (Peddler License)