Woodlawn · Then vs Now
Woodlawn: 2024-11 vs 2025-11
A side-by-side look at how Woodlawn shifted between two periods.
| 2024-11 | 2025-11 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 27 | 33 | +22% |
| Construction value ($) | $47,570,590 | $4,930,290 | -90% |
| New business licenses | 6 | 3 | -50% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 570 | 417 | -27% |
| Reported crimes | 278 | 310 | +12% |
| Violent crimes | 106 | 109 | +3% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 13 | +13 |
2024-11
Woodlawn permit value jumps to $47.6 million
One or two big-ticket projects drove Woodlawn's November permit value to $47.6 million, up from $1.4 million the month before. The neighborhood issued 27 permits, roughly flat with October's 28. Half were filed through the express program. Four went to new construction, four to renovation work, and five covered elevator equipment. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
2025-11
Woodlawn permit value drops 77% to $4.9M
Permit value in Woodlawn fell from $21.4M to $4.9M in November, a 77% drop. The neighborhood issued 33 permits, down from 49, with 20 going through the express program. Service requests declined 16% to 417, led by 38 complaints about broken traffic signals. Crime dropped 17% to 310 incidents, including 109 violent offenses. Failed food inspections jumped from 2 to 13, though that's still a small share of establishments.
New businesses — 2024-11
- THE PURE JUICE & VEGAN FOOD JOINT LLC (Special Event Food)
- Pro Wheels (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- PARKER & PARKER TAX SERVICE (Regulated Business License)
- J Jordan Hair Company LLC (Limited Business License)
- Little Jamaica Jerk Cuisine (Retail Food Establishment)
- HIGH END & SPECIALTY FINISHES INC. (Regulated Business License)
New businesses — 2025-11
- FORTUNATE FLOW LLC (Regulated Business License)
- FAMILY DOLLAR (Retail Food Establishment)
- PRIVILEGE (Outdoor Patio)