North Center · Then vs Now
North Center: 2025-03 vs 2026-03
A side-by-side look at how North Center shifted between two periods.
| 2025-03 | 2026-03 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 45 | 38 | -16% |
| Construction value ($) | $6,815,756 | $2,392,376 | -65% |
| New business licenses | 24 | 31 | +29% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 905 | 1,316 | +45% |
| Reported crimes | 98 | 111 | +13% |
| Violent crimes | 26 | 18 | -31% |
| Failed food inspections | 4 | 5 | +25% |
2025-03
North Center violent crime jumps from 8 to 26
North Center saw 26 violent crimes in March, up from eight in February. Overall crime rose 26% to 98 incidents. Permits climbed to 45, but their total value dropped 59%—express permits (19) and sign permits (10) drove the count. New businesses included 2nd Star Tavern, Jersey Mike's, and Pasta al Gusto. Service requests jumped 22%, led by 155 graffiti removal calls and 89 pothole complaints.
2026-03
North Center permit count doubles despite lighter spending
North Center logged 38 permits in March, double the prior month's 18, though total value slipped 13% to $2.4 million. Express permits led the way with 15 filings. New business licenses jumped 35%, including Roost Chicken & Biscuits, Cafecito, and VIP Pet Grooming. Food inspection failures quintupled from one to five. Service requests climbed 14%, with traffic signal complaints (140) edging out potholes and tree trims (131 each). Crime ticked down 4%, violent offenses off 14%.
New businesses — 2025-03
- CAD RESTAURANT GROUP, LTD DBS JERSEY MIKE'S (Retail Food Establishment)
- 2ND STAR TAVERN (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- 2ND STAR TAVERN (Outdoor Patio)
- 2ND STAR TAVERN (Retail Food Establishment)
- Reed Meyer (Shared Housing Unit Operator)
- THE TCM GROUP (Limited Business License)
- North Center Animal Hospital (Animal Care License)
- PASTA AL GUSTO (Retail Food Establishment)
- The Denim Lounge (Limited Business License)
- JEWEL FOOD STORE #3454 (Tobacco)
New businesses — 2026-03
- CHIRP Radio (Raffles)
- CAFECITO (Retail Food Establishment)
- BRANDON KOLAWOLE LEWIS (Peddler License)
- SEW CRAFTY STUDIO (Limited Business License)
- SUBWAY (Retail Food Establishment)
- VIP PET GROOMING INC. (Animal Care License)
- ROOST CHICKEN & BISCUITS (Retail Food Establishment)
- ROOST CHICKEN & BISCUITS (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- CLOUD 9 NUTRITION (Retail Food Establishment)
- THE BURNT TIGER (Regulated Business License)