West Garfield Park · Then vs Now
West Garfield Park: 2024-11 vs 2025-11
A side-by-side look at how West Garfield Park shifted between two periods.
| 2024-11 | 2025-11 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 12 | 20 | +67% |
| Construction value ($) | $165,751 | $17,170,863 | +10259% |
| New business licenses | 14 | 24 | +71% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 487 | 578 | +19% |
| Reported crimes | 237 | 221 | -7% |
| Violent crimes | 77 | 88 | +14% |
| Failed food inspections | 4 | 0 | -100% |
2024-11
West Garfield Park permit value drops 77%
West Garfield Park's permit activity fell sharply in November, with just 12 permits issued compared to 25 the month prior. The total value dropped even harder—from $736k to $166k, a 77% decline. Five of the permits came through the city's express program, and four more were for signage. No new businesses opened, no service requests logged.
2025-11
West Garfield Park permit value drops 83% to $17M
Permit value in West Garfield Park fell from $101 million in October to $17 million in November, an 83% drop. The neighborhood issued 20 permits, down from 27 the prior month. Eleven were express permits, seven were for renovations, and one was for new construction. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
New businesses — 2024-11
- BLUE CODE (Limited Business License)
- K OM FOOD MART (Retail Food Establishment)
- PARTY R UZ (Limited Business License)
- MIDTOWN MECHANICAL CORPORATION (Limited Business License)
- Andy's Deli Butcher Shop (Retail Food Establishment)
- Andy's Deli Butcher Shop (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- MOBILE GAS (Tobacco)
- Sizzle Productions (Limited Business License)
- CONNECT EVENT SERVICES, LLC (Limited Business License)
- LEVELZ MANAGEMENT (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-11
- MADISON EXPRESS MART (Tobacco)
- MADISON EXPRESS MART (Retail Food Establishment)
- SERGIO'S TRUCK & AUTO LLC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- FLIPSIDE AUTO BODY LLC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- Buy & Fly (Limited Business License)
- Express Tax Service (Limited Business License)
- BLACK SWAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY (Manufacturing Establishments)
- FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #6618 (Retail Food Establishment)
- YOLO (Limited Business License)
- EL CONDOR (Wholesale Food Establishment)