South Shore · Then vs Now
South Shore: 2024-11 vs 2025-11
A side-by-side look at how South Shore shifted between two periods.
| 2024-11 | 2025-11 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 43 | 35 | -19% |
| Construction value ($) | $18,564,573 | $3,926,193 | -79% |
| New business licenses | 10 | 14 | +40% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,018 | 985 | -3% |
| Reported crimes | 632 | 664 | +5% |
| Violent crimes | 243 | 243 | 0% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 9 | +200% |
2024-11
South Shore permits hit $18.6M, up from $1.2M
Permit value in South Shore climbed to $18.6 million in November, up from $1.2 million the month before—a jump that likely reflects one or two large projects hitting the books. The neighborhood logged 43 permits, with 24 coming through the express program and 13 for renovations or alterations. The increase stands out in a month otherwise quiet on other fronts.
2025-11
South Shore permit count drops 26% in November
South Shore issued 35 permits in November, down from 47 the month before. Nearly $4 million in declared work kept the dollar total flat despite fewer applications. Twenty-nine permits came through the express program, with a handful going to renovations and reinstatements. No new business licenses showed up in the data, and no businesses closed.
New businesses — 2024-11
- K - Jazz Beauty Supply (Limited Business License)
- SIDONIE AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING (Limited Business License)
- EDEN SOUTH SHORE (Retail Food Establishment)
- 24 HRS GYROS & SUB INC., (Retail Food Establishment)
- W & W CONSULTANTS, INC. (Regulated Business License)
- Popeye's #861 (Retail Food Establishment)
- SISTERS IN CINEMA (Limited Business License)
- TAYLOR ELECTRIC COMPANY (Regulated Business License)
- EDEN SOUTH SHORE (Regulated Business License)
- FANTASTIC FOOD MART INC. (Tobacco)
New businesses — 2025-11
- DTLR (Limited Business License)
- Nassi African hair braiding and beauty supply (Limited Business License)
- FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #6542 (Retail Food Establishment)
- FAMILY DOLLAR #1708 (Retail Food Establishment)
- DTLR (Limited Business License)
- LIBERTY TAX SERVICE (Limited Business License)
- FAMILY DOLLAR #31994 (Retail Food Establishment)
- SCHOOL OF SCHOLARS LEARING CENTER LLC (Children's Services Facility License)
- COCO HAIR BRAIDING (Limited Business License)
- FAMILY DOLLAR # 4666 (Retail Food Establishment)