South Shore · Then vs Now
South Shore: 2025-04 vs 2026-04
A side-by-side look at how South Shore shifted between two periods.
| 2025-04 | 2026-04 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 43 | 22 | -49% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,086,889 | $1,551,765 | +43% |
| New business licenses | 22 | 3 | -86% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,215 | 1,359 | +12% |
| Reported crimes | 680 | 410 | -40% |
| Violent crimes | 283 | 166 | -41% |
| Failed food inspections | 4 | 0 | -100% |
2025-04
South Shore permit value plunges 98% from March
Permit value in South Shore fell from $75 million in March to $1.1 million in April, a 98% drop that reflects the end of major construction. The 43 permits issued were mostly small jobs—32 came through the express program, with seven renovations and three sign permits rounding out the month. No new businesses opened or closed, and service request data wasn't available for the period.
2026-04
South Shore crime falls 39% in April
South Shore logged 410 crimes in April, down 39% from March's 675. Violent offenses dropped 30%. The neighborhood saw 22 permits issued—seven fewer than the month before—but their total value hit $1.55 million, up 27%. Express permits accounted for 14 of those. Three new businesses opened: Fashion Mod, SHAM MARKET LLC (a retail food spot), and S BEAUTY SUPPLY 9. Service requests rose 6%, led by 113 abandoned vehicle complaints and 99 pothole reports.
New businesses — 2025-04
- EXQUISITE CATERING CO. (Food - Shared Kitchen - Supplemental)
- 75th St Cafe (Limited Business License)
- EXQUISITE CATERING CO. (Retail Food Establishment)
- TOTAL WIRELESS (Limited Business License)
- Hoagy House (Retail Food Establishment)
- WITH YOU IN MIND RESALE SHOPPE LLC (Limited Business License)
- VEGAN NOW 2GO (Retail Food Establishment)
- 3 DIAMOND NAILS (Limited Business License)
- ROYAL EXPERIENCE BEAUTY LOUNGE (Limited Business License)
- JEFFERY PUB (Late Hour)
New businesses — 2026-04
- Fashion Mod (Limited Business License)
- SHAM MARKET LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- S BEAUTY SUPPLY 9 (Limited Business License)