North Center · Then vs Now
North Center: 2024-11 vs 2025-11
A side-by-side look at how North Center shifted between two periods.
| 2024-11 | 2025-11 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 50 | 31 | -38% |
| Construction value ($) | $6,261,894 | $5,362,353 | -14% |
| New business licenses | 25 | 24 | -4% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 858 | 980 | +14% |
| Reported crimes | 115 | 109 | -5% |
| Violent crimes | 25 | 22 | -12% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 0 | -100% |
2024-11
North Center permit activity drops 31 percent
North Center logged 50 permits in November, down from 72 the month before. Permit value fell to $6.3 million from $8.6 million. Most of the work came through the express program—21 permits—followed by 13 sign permits and eight renovation jobs. Six demolition permits went out. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data.
2025-11
North Center permits drop 56% in November
North Center issued 31 permits in November, down from 71 the month before. Total permit value fell 62% to about $5.4 million. Express permits led the way with 13, followed by 7 renovation jobs and 6 new construction projects. No new businesses registered and no service requests showed up in the data this month.
New businesses — 2024-11
- THE TRASHY HOLIDAY MARKET (Pop-Up Retail User)
- Veterinary Surgery of Chicago (Animal Care License)
- Antje Kastner Studio (Limited Business License)
- Birkenheuer Photography (Limited Business License)
- Latitude Signage + Design (Limited Business License)
- V&M DEVELOPMENT (Regulated Business License)
- Orange Shoe Personal Fitness (Regulated Business License)
- And Studio (Limited Business License)
- TRIBE, A HEALING ARTS COMMUNITY LLC (Regulated Business License)
- ARMANDS PIZZERIA (Retail Food Establishment)
New businesses — 2025-11
- Pilates + Coffee (Regulated Business License)
- SAFE TAX CHICAGO (Limited Business License)
- RITUAL COFFEEHOUSE, INC. (Special Event Food)
- SPIRIT HALLOWEEN SUPERSTORES LLC (Limited Business License)
- L & M FINE FOODS (Retail Food Establishment)
- BUGHOUSE THEATER (Public Place of Amusement (PAV))
- Roscoe Village Animal Hospital (Animal Care License)
- RT MATERIALS (Limited Business License)
- ICAFE ON IRVING PARK, INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- NORTHSIDE CUTLERY (Limited Business License)