West Pullman · Then vs Now
West Pullman: 2024-08 vs 2025-08
A side-by-side look at how West Pullman shifted between two periods.
| 2024-08 | 2025-08 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 51 | 29 | -43% |
| Construction value ($) | $409,181 | $3,439,845 | +741% |
| New business licenses | 6 | 3 | -50% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,197 | 1,562 | +30% |
| Reported crimes | 314 | 265 | -16% |
| Violent crimes | 91 | 83 | -9% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 2 | 0% |
2024-08
West Pullman permit count jumps 70% despite value drop
West Pullman issued 51 permits in August, up 70% from July, though total value fell 37% to $409,000. Thirty-nine of those permits came through the express program. Crime dropped 15% overall, with violent incidents down 30% to 91. Service requests fell 18% to 1,197, led by tree debris cleanup (104 calls) and garbage cart issues (92). Two food establishments failed inspections. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
2025-08
West Pullman permit value doubles on express work
West Pullman pulled 29 permits in August, down from 35 the month before, but their combined value more than doubled to $3.4 million. Most of that activity came through the express permit program—24 of the 29 permits went that route. The neighborhood also logged two renovation jobs, a demolition, a new construction permit, and one elevator equipment permit. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data.
New businesses — 2024-08
- Freeway Insurance (Limited Business License)
- ME VS ME BARBER SALON (Limited Business License)
- NAIL ONE NAILS (Limited Business License)
- REESE'S H.V.A.C. (Regulated Business License)
- DREAMFUL CREATION EVENT SPACE (Limited Business License)
- M. J CAFE (Retail Food Establishment)
New businesses — 2025-08
- TERRY PORTER (Peddler License)
- HIS GRACE AFRICAN FOOD (Retail Food Establishment)
- INSPIRED TRAVEL & TOURS (Regulated Business License)