Riverdale · Then vs Now
Riverdale: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how Riverdale shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 4 | 8 | +100% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,735,420 | $1,229,660 | -29% |
| New business licenses | 2 | 0 | -100% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 100 | 61 | -39% |
| Reported crimes | 74 | 60 | -19% |
| Violent crimes | 28 | 29 | +4% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 0 | — |
2025-02
Riverdale permit value jumps to $1.7 million
Four permits in Riverdale totaled $1.7 million in February, up from $18,000 the month before—a spike driven by three Express Program permits and one renovation project. Crime dropped 14%, with violent offenses down 28%. Residents filed 100 service requests, led by 20 stray animal complaints and 13 reports of broken streetlights. No new businesses opened or closed.
2026-02
Riverdale permit value jumps to $1.2M on demolition work
Riverdale pulled eight permits in February worth $1.23 million, up from $24,000 the month before. A single wrecking/demolition permit drove most of that spike. Five sign permits and two express permits rounded out the activity. Service requests dropped by a quarter to 61, with potholes leading the way at 16 calls. Crime ticked up: 60 incidents this month versus 45 in January, including 29 violent offenses compared to 20 prior.
New businesses — 2025-02
- BRILLIANCE LLC (Regulated Business License)
- ALL AMERICAN RECYCLING (Limited Business License)