Washington Heights · Then vs Now
Washington Heights: 2024-04 vs 2025-04
A side-by-side look at how Washington Heights shifted between two periods.
| 2024-04 | 2025-04 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 8 | 33 | +312% |
| Construction value ($) | $113,207 | $5,030,288 | +4343% |
| New business licenses | 5 | 7 | +40% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,732 | 948 | -45% |
| Reported crimes | 236 | 249 | +6% |
| Violent crimes | 83 | 70 | -16% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 0 | -100% |
2024-04
Washington Heights residents request 424 lead test kits
Washington Heights residents filed 424 requests for water lead test kits in April—a quarter of the neighborhood's 1,732 service requests that month. Tree planting requests totaled 226. The city issued eight permits worth $113k, seven through the express program. Police recorded 236 crimes, including 83 violent offenses. Three food establishments failed inspections.
2025-04
Washington Heights permit value jumps nearly 300%
Permit value in Washington Heights hit $5 million in April, up 293% from March's $1.3 million, even as the number of permits fell slightly from 37 to 33. Most of the activity came through the express permit program—21 of the 33 permits issued. Five sign permits and five renovation jobs rounded out the month. No new businesses opened, none closed, and service requests stayed at zero.
New businesses — 2024-04
- PHADED SOCIETY BARBER SHOP (Limited Business License)
- EXPEDIENCE HEATING & COOLING INC. (Regulated Business License)
- A PIECE OF MIND BEAUTY SALON (Limited Business License)
- METRO WO STORAGE LLC (Limited Business License)
- BRIGHT SCHOLARS CLUBHOUSE PREP (Children's Services Facility License)
New businesses — 2025-04
- SAM 95 FOOD INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- BINO'S AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS LLC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- STARBUCKS COFFEE #51649 (Retail Food Establishment)
- KATHERINE JORDAN (Peddler License)
- PURE BEAUTE' INC. (Regulated Business License)
- LANDAU REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- JU'S AUTO SERVICE INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)