South Lawndale · Then vs Now
South Lawndale: 2024-08 vs 2025-08
A side-by-side look at how South Lawndale shifted between two periods.
| 2024-08 | 2025-08 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 35 | 21 | -40% |
| Construction value ($) | $2,251,876 | $3,335,800 | +48% |
| New business licenses | 347 | 55 | -84% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,795 | 1,921 | +7% |
| Reported crimes | 363 | 356 | -2% |
| Violent crimes | 145 | 135 | -7% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 4 | +33% |
2024-08
South Lawndale permit value jumps 46% on flat count
South Lawndale pulled 35 permits in August, same as July, but their combined value hit $2.25 million—up 46% from the month prior. Express permits led the way with 19, followed by seven renovation-or-alteration jobs. No new business licenses were issued. Service requests dropped 11.5% to 1,795, driven by fewer graffiti removal calls (419, still the top category). Open fire hydrants drew 117 complaints. Crime fell 6.9% to 363 incidents, with violent offenses down slightly to 145. Three food establishments failed inspections, unchanged from July.
2025-08
South Lawndale permits drop 55%, down to $3.3M
Permit activity fell sharply in August — just 21 filed, down from 47 the month before, and total value slid from $11.6M to $3.3M. Most of the work came through the express permit program (11 permits). Service requests also eased, dropping 14% to 1,921. Graffiti removal led the list with 302 calls, followed by garbage cart maintenance and abandoned vehicle complaints. Crime ticked down modestly: 356 incidents overall, 135 of them violent, both off their July counts by single digits. Four food establishments failed inspections.
New businesses — 2024-08
- MI TIERRA SOUTH RESTAURANT (Special Event Liquor)
- LE FENIX (Retail Food Establishment)
- ARTESANIAS (Limited Business License)
- LIA SPORTS SOCCER, INC. (Limited Business License)
- CRISTOL REY PARISH (Special Event Food)
- LOLA'S BEAUTY SALON (Limited Business License)
- OESTE WESTERN WEAR (Limited Business License)
- RAUL'S GLASS (Limited Business License)
- JAIME KIDS FASHION (Limited Business License)
- TROPICAL OPTICAL (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-08
- Laramie Auto Sales (Limited Business License)
- TACOS DE CANASTA EL CHISME (Mobile Food License)
- LADIES UNDERWEAR (Limited Business License)
- 26th St Cafe (Limited Business License)
- FUENTES FAMILY INC (Special Event Liquor)
- 4457 MARKET (Tobacco)
- Cocina RX (Caterer's Liquor License)
- CRISTOL REY PARISH (Special Event Food)
- MOBIL - SUPER SAVE CARWASH (Tobacco)
- Supermercado Santos (Tobacco)