Near North Side · Then vs Now
Near North Side: 2024-08 vs 2025-08
A side-by-side look at how Near North Side shifted between two periods.
| 2024-08 | 2025-08 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 232 | 196 | -16% |
| Construction value ($) | $2,310,659,439 | $61,065,942 | -97% |
| New business licenses | 125 | 140 | +12% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,434 | 1,500 | +5% |
| Reported crimes | 1,043 | 1,077 | +3% |
| Violent crimes | 243 | 266 | +9% |
| Failed food inspections | 31 | 23 | -26% |
2024-08
Near North Side permit value jumps to $2.31 billion
Near North Side's permit value hit $2.31 billion in August, up from $82.3 million in July. The neighborhood issued 232 permits, down 7% from the previous month. Express permits accounted for 146 of those, while renovation work drew 37 permits and signs another 24. Elevator equipment permits totaled 15. No new business licenses showed up in the data.
2025-08
Near North Side permits drop 21%, $61M logged
Near North Side logged 196 permits in August, down 21% from July, with a total value of $61 million—32.6% less than the prior month. Express permits led the count at 119, followed by 29 sign permits and 27 renovation jobs. Eight new construction permits were issued. No new business licenses or closures showed up in city data.
New businesses — 2024-08
- Hotel RIU Plaza Chicago (Outdoor Patio)
- PARLEY LINCOLN PARK (Special Event Food)
- WASTE MANAGMENT (Regulated Business License)
- WASTE MANAGMENT (Regulated Business License)
- WASTE MANAGMENT (Regulated Business License)
- WASTE MANAGMENT (Regulated Business License)
- WASTE MANAGMENT (Regulated Business License)
- WASTE MANAGMENT (Regulated Business License)
- UNTUCKit Retail, LLC (Limited Business License)
- WASTE MANAGMENT (Regulated Business License)
New businesses — 2025-08
- BLISS BOWLS CAFE (Retail Food Establishment)
- WOODIE'S FLAT (Special Event Food)
- VIPER ROOM INC (Special Event Liquor)
- KINGS-CHICAGO (Special Event Food)
- Digital Titan Productions (Limited Business License)
- BRODY WILLIAM BRENCZEWSKI (Regulated Business License)
- SEOUL TACO (Special Event Food)
- VIPER ROOM, INC. (Special Event Liquor)
- ALLIED PARKING SERVICES (Valet Parking Operator)
- VIPER ROOM, INC. (Special Event Liquor)