West Pullman · Then vs Now
West Pullman: 2024-05 vs 2025-05
A side-by-side look at how West Pullman shifted between two periods.
| 2024-05 | 2025-05 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 29 | 43 | +48% |
| Construction value ($) | $417,452 | $985,786 | +136% |
| New business licenses | 5 | 4 | -20% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,561 | 1,519 | -3% |
| Reported crimes | 304 | 258 | -15% |
| Violent crimes | 123 | 98 | -20% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 2 | +2 |
2024-05
West Pullman permit count jumps to 29
West Pullman logged 29 permits in May, up from just 5 the month before. Most of that surge—22 permits—came through the city's express program. The neighborhood also saw three demolition permits and three renovation projects. Total permit value hit $417k, a third higher than April's $312k. No new businesses opened and no licenses were surrendered during the month.
2025-05
West Pullman pulls 32 express permits
West Pullman issued 43 permits in May, up from 34 the month before. Thirty-two were express permits — the fast-track kind for smaller jobs. Nine wrecking or demolition permits also came through. Total dollar value held roughly flat at $986k, down 2% from April's million. No new business licenses, no 311 requests logged in the dataset. A month of quiet paperwork.
New businesses — 2024-05
- GYMFA CORP. (Pop-Up Retail User)
- FAR SOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Pop-Up Retail User)
- AAMCO (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- FLIP FLOP DYNASTY, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- HIS GIFT TO ME INSPIRATIONS (Regulated Business License)
New businesses — 2025-05
- MICHAEL E PAYNE (Peddler License)
- PASLION LASHANE THORNTON (Peddler License)
- Pit Stop Lounge (Tavern)
- PAINTING WITH PASSION (Regulated Business License)