Albany Park · 2025-09
Albany Park permit value jumps to $20.1 million
Permit value in Albany Park shot up 1,910% in September, hitting $20.1 million compared to about $1 million the month prior. The 38 permits included one new construction filing and 10 renovation jobs, though most were express permits for smaller work. Service requests dropped 15%, led by 121 calls for graffiti removal and 113 for rodent baiting. Crime fell 16% overall to 185 incidents. Violent crime held flat at 59. Four food establishments failed inspections, down from five.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 38 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $20,145,350 |
| New business licenses | 143 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1183 |
| Reported crimes | 185 |
| Violent crimes | 59 |
| Failed food inspections | 4 |
New businesses
- ONE STOP AUTO SOLUTIONS LLC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- EL GALLO BRAVO (Retail Food Establishment)
- BEAUTY ROSE SPA (Limited Business License)
- JACKY'S SALON (Limited Business License)
- Nubar Cafe (Retail Food Establishment)
- CHICAGO KALBI INC (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- CHICAGO KALBI INC (Retail Food Establishment)
- NAKWON KOREAN BAKERY (Retail Food Establishment)
- FRUTYLAND (Retail Food Establishment)
- COMFY FURNITURE & MORE (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 26
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 10
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 121
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 113
- Yard Waste Pick-Up Request — 78
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 67
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 64