West Elsdon · Then vs Now
West Elsdon: 2025-01 vs 2026-01
A side-by-side look at how West Elsdon shifted between two periods.
| 2025-01 | 2026-01 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 4 | 5 | +25% |
| Construction value ($) | $112,279 | $41,506 | -63% |
| New business licenses | 9 | 10 | +11% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 430 | 438 | +2% |
| Reported crimes | 74 | 63 | -15% |
| Violent crimes | 25 | 21 | -16% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 1 | -50% |
2025-01
West Elsdon permits drop to four in January
Four permits were issued in January, down from nine the month before. Two renovation projects, one express permit, and one reinstatement totaled $112k in declared work—$192k less than December's $304k. No businesses opened or closed. Violent crime fell 24%, from 33 incidents to 25. Graffiti removal topped 311 calls with 108 requests, followed by 69 abandoned vehicle complaints. Two food establishments failed inspection.
2026-01
West Elsdon adds nine businesses, permit activity drops
West Elsdon picked up nine new businesses in January — among them Alex Barbershop, Razpachos Neveria, and Gladiator's Taekwondo Center — while construction permits fell to five from fifteen. Permit value dropped to $41,500, down 79% from December's $197,000. Residents filed 297 service requests, led by 44 pothole complaints and 41 abandoned vehicle reports. Crime totaled 39 incidents, thirteen of them violent. One food establishment failed inspection.
New businesses — 2025-01
- RUBY FURNITURE I (Limited Business License)
- RAMIREZ HAIR SALON LLC (Limited Business License)
- LAS ISLAS MARIAS (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- LAS ISLAS MARIAS (Retail Food Establishment)
- Car-X Auto Services (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- LA MICHOACANA PREMIUM (Retail Food Establishment)
- ANDY'S PAWS (Animal Care License)
- ROSA ESOTERICA (Limited Business License)
- JOYERIA DOS PERLAS (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-01
- ALEX BARBERSHOP CORP., (Limited Business License)
- RAZPACHOS NEVERIA (Retail Food Establishment)
- CHINA HO RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- PRODUCTOS NATURALES (Limited Business License)
- LIBERTY TAX SERVICE (Limited Business License)
- GLADIATOR'S TAEKWONDO CENTER (Children's Services Facility License)
- LYDIA SERRANO (Limited Business License)
- SOLID GOLD JEWELRY & DIAMONDS INC. (Limited Business License)
- El Tesoro Jewelry Inc (Limited Business License)
- YARIELA A SALINAS ALVAREZ (Peddler License)