North Center · Then vs Now
North Center: 2024-08 vs 2025-08
A side-by-side look at how North Center shifted between two periods.
| 2024-08 | 2025-08 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 65 | 67 | +3% |
| Construction value ($) | $9,885,570 | $30,745,138 | +211% |
| New business licenses | 29 | 23 | -21% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,055 | 1,173 | +11% |
| Reported crimes | 121 | 83 | -31% |
| Violent crimes | 25 | 12 | -52% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 6 | +200% |
2024-08
North Center logs 27 express permits in August
North Center pulled 65 permits in August, up 48% from July. Express permits led the way with 27, followed by 17 renovation jobs and 11 new construction projects. Nine wrecking or demolition permits rounded out the activity. Total permit value came to $9.9 million, a 21% climb. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
2025-08
North Center permit value jumps to $30.7M
Permit valuations in North Center spiked to $30.7 million in August, up 434% from July's $5.8 million. The neighborhood saw 67 permits issued, with 33 coming through the express program. New construction accounted for 17 permits, while renovations took 11. No new business licenses, closures, or service requests were logged for the month.
New businesses — 2024-08
- The Voice Lab Inc (Limited Business License)
- Metro Salon Suites (Limited Business License)
- EDWARD C. CARROLL (Peddler License)
- BIBIBOP LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- Hop Butcher For the World (Package Goods)
- LUCY'S CAFE (Retail Food Establishment)
- NEWPORT CHILDREN'S ACADEMY (Children's Services Facility License)
- BringForth, Inc. (Regulated Business License)
- HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI (Retail Food Establishment)
- BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-08
- EKIBEN (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- Maison Pasquale Chicago (Retail Food Establishment)
- Maison Pasquale Chicago (Package Goods)
- CASA ZEPEDA LLC (Regulated Business License)
- Code&Company, LLC (Limited Business License)
- COBBLESTONE REMODELING (Regulated Business License)
- NORTHCENTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Pop-Up Retail User)
- COBBLESTONE (Retail Food Establishment)
- INTERNATIONAL REVERE MACHINING (Manufacturing Establishments)
- COBBLESTONE (Outdoor Patio)