South Lawndale · Then vs Now
South Lawndale: 2024-09 vs 2025-09
A side-by-side look at how South Lawndale shifted between two periods.
| 2024-09 | 2025-09 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 26 | 35 | +35% |
| Construction value ($) | $2,247,630 | $3,140,243 | +40% |
| New business licenses | 50 | 21 | -58% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,836 | 1,533 | -17% |
| Reported crimes | 408 | 318 | -22% |
| Violent crimes | 192 | 121 | -37% |
| Failed food inspections | 4 | 2 | -50% |
2024-09
South Lawndale pulls 26 permits worth $2.2M
South Lawndale pulled 26 permits in September, down from 35 the month before, but total value held nearly flat at $2.2 million. Seventeen came through the express permit program. Six were renovation jobs, two demolitions, and one new construction. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data.
2025-09
South Lawndale logs 35 permits, 25 through express track
South Lawndale logged 35 permits in September, up from 21 the month before—a 67 percent jump. Twenty-five came through the express program. Total dollar value slipped to $3.14 million, down 5.9 percent from August. Five renovation permits and three elevator permits rounded out the month. No new business licenses or closures showed up.
New businesses — 2024-09
- ROBERTO'S ALTERATIONS (Regulated Business License)
- LALO'S BARBERSHOP (Limited Business License)
- LESLIES MERCHANDISE (Limited Business License)
- Starbucks Coffee #82724 (Retail Food Establishment)
- Valdez resale (Limited Business License)
- REYNA'S BOUTIQUE, LLC (Limited Business License)
- ALAMOS JEWELRY INC. (Limited Business License)
- MARIA A SANTIAGO CUEVAS (Peddler License)
- DEPT OF REHABILITATION SVC/VFP (Limited Business License)
- RED LATINA TRANSFER, INC. (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-09
- LAS ISLAS MARIAS (Retail Food Establishment)
- MILAGROS GROUP INC. (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- FRAN ARTE Y ESTILO DE MEXICO LLC (Limited Business License)
- L&A Brother's Auto Body Shop LLC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- LB'S SILVER JEWELRY INC. (Limited Business License)
- La Baguette Bakery (Retail Food Establishment)
- BOOST MOBILE (Limited Business License)
- SRA. LOPEZ TAX (Regulated Business License)
- FRESH LAUNDRY (Regulated Business License)
- TERESITA FOOD (Tobacco)