Washington Heights · Then vs Now
Washington Heights: 2025-04 vs 2026-04
A side-by-side look at how Washington Heights shifted between two periods.
| 2025-04 | 2026-04 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 33 | 33 | 0% |
| Construction value ($) | $5,030,288 | $756,376 | -85% |
| New business licenses | 7 | 2 | -71% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 948 | 1,001 | +6% |
| Reported crimes | 249 | 114 | -54% |
| Violent crimes | 70 | 41 | -41% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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.
2026-04
Crime falls to 114 as garbage cart calls hit 88
Crime dropped to 114 incidents in April, down from 177 the month before—a 36% fall. Violent offenses slipped from 51 to 41. Residents logged 1,001 service requests, up 7%, with garbage cart maintenance leading at 88 calls. Potholes drew 70 complaints, tree debris 63. Permits ticked up to 33, though their total value fell 15% to $756k. Most were express permits. Two businesses opened: A Piece of Mind Beauty Salon and a peddler, Leonard Bernard Johnson.
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)
New businesses — 2026-04
- A PIECE OF MIND BEAUTY SALON (Limited Business License)
- LEONARD BERNARD JOHNSON (Peddler License)