City In Review: Chicago

Albany Park · 2025-01

Albany Park permit value hits $2.6M, up 176%

Permit value in Albany Park jumped to $2.6 million in January, up 176% from December's $926,000. The 27 permits included 18 through the express program and one new construction project. Violent crime fell 36%, from 69 incidents to 44. Residents filed 1,065 service requests, up 25%. The top category was Tree Trim Request (which is no longer accepted), with 90 submissions. Seven food establishments failed inspections, up from five.

By the numbers

Building permits27
Declared construction value$2,551,212
New business licenses19
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1065
Reported crimes189
Violent crimes44
Failed food inspections7

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