West Pullman · Then vs Now
West Pullman: 2025-01 vs 2026-01
A side-by-side look at how West Pullman shifted between two periods.
| 2025-01 | 2026-01 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 23 | 19 | -17% |
| Construction value ($) | $283,264 | $793,889 | +180% |
| New business licenses | 2 | 4 | +100% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 793 | 1,045 | +32% |
| Reported crimes | 267 | 215 | -19% |
| Violent crimes | 67 | 78 | +16% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 0 | -100% |
2025-01
West Pullman permit value jumps to $283k
West Pullman logged 23 permits in January, up from 14 the month prior, with total value hitting $283,000—a 236% jump. Nineteen of those permits came through the express program, with three renovation jobs and one demolition rounding out the activity. No new business licenses were issued, and the other metrics sat at zero for the month.
2026-01
West Pullman permit value drops 97% to $794k
West Pullman's permit value cratered from $27.4 million to $794k, a 97% drop, even as the neighborhood added four new businesses: RJ Tax Pros, Elite Food & Grocery Mart, Father and Son's Tire Shop, and His Grace African Food. Permits fell from 28 to 19, with nine express permits leading the mix. Service requests jumped 19% to 1,045, driven by 142 tree trim calls. Violent crime climbed 39% to 78 incidents, while overall crime rose slightly to 215. No food inspections failed, down from three last month.
New businesses — 2025-01
- DIVERSITY SOURCING SOLUTIONS LLC (Regulated Business License)
- UPLIFT BRAID & STYLES (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-01
- RJ TAX PROS LLC (Regulated Business License)
- ELITE FOOD & GROCERY MART, INC. (Tobacco)
- FATHER AND SON'S TIRE SHOP (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- HIS GRACE AFRICAN FOOD (Retail Food Establishment)