Washington Heights · Then vs Now
Washington Heights: 2024-07 vs 2025-07
A side-by-side look at how Washington Heights shifted between two periods.
| 2024-07 | 2025-07 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 35 | 33 | -6% |
| Construction value ($) | $5,931,904 | $2,099,715 | -65% |
| New business licenses | 34 | 16 | -53% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,385 | 1,390 | +0% |
| Reported crimes | 258 | 248 | -4% |
| Violent crimes | 70 | 69 | -1% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 2 | -33% |
2024-07
Washington Heights permit value jumps to $5.9 million
Washington Heights issued 35 permits in July worth $5.9 million, up from $1.2 million the month before. Most of the work came through the express permit program (27 permits). Tree-related 311 requests dominated service calls—180 planting requests, 142 for debris cleanup, 106 emergencies—pushing the total to 1,385, a 22% rise from June. Violent crime dropped by a fifth (70 incidents vs. 90), though overall crime held steady at 258. Three restaurants failed inspections, up from one.
2025-07
Washington Heights permit value doubles to $2.1M
Permit spending in Washington Heights nearly doubled in July, hitting $2.1 million on 33 permits—up from $1.1 million the month before. Most of that came through the express permit program (26 permits), with another seven for renovations or alterations. Tree debris cleanup led 311 requests at 150, followed by garbage cart maintenance and tree emergencies. Crime ticked up slightly to 248 incidents, though violent offenses dipped a few points to 69. No new businesses opened and none closed. Two restaurants failed inspections, double June's count.
New businesses — 2024-07
- HALSTED FOOD MART (Retail Food Establishment)
- Page Security & Investigations Services, Inc. (Limited Business License)
- RELIABLE ALARM SYSTEM (Limited Business License)
- WALTER PAGE III (Peddler License)
- ANTHONY DESEAN DEARBORN (Peddler License)
- BRAIN BOX LITERACY ACADEMY AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (Children's Services Facility License)
- STRANDZ AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING (Limited Business License)
- NEIGHBORHOOD DELI-GROC (Retail Food Establishment)
- GROW-INTO BOOKS, INC. (Regulated Business License)
- ARAMARK EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (Retail Food Establishment)
New businesses — 2025-07
- WILD BLOSSOM II & SOUTH WORKS BREWING CO. (Special Event Liquor)
- BEST START/ERA THOMPSON, INC. (Children's Services Facility License)
- GEORGE'S LIQUOR & FOOD (Package Goods)
- THAT'S SO CREATIVE, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- NEIGHBORHOOD DELI-GROC (Tobacco)
- GEORGE'S LIQUOR & FOOD (Tobacco)
- JIMMY NAILS (Limited Business License)
- INFINITI HAIR & NAIL SALON (Limited Business License)
- FRANCE & PHILLIP GENERAL SALES (Limited Business License)
- WASHINGTON HEIGHTS BARBERSHOP (Limited Business License)