Albany Park · 2025-12
Albany Park permit value jumps to $19M on new construction
Eighteen permits pulled $19 million in December, up from $352k the month before—a 53-fold leap driven by new construction work. Eleven permits came through the express program, four were new-build jobs. No new businesses registered and none closed. Service requests ticked up slightly to 899, led by 109 graffiti removal calls and 98 snow-clearing complaints (winter doing its thing). Crime fell 5%, with violent incidents down 22% to 52. Three food establishments failed inspections, one fewer than November.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 18 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $19,069,442 |
| New business licenses | 75 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 899 |
| Reported crimes | 177 |
| Violent crimes | 52 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- BLADES HAIR DESIGN (Limited Business License)
- A. K. AUTO SERVICE INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- ALL WAY SIGN (Limited Business License)
- MAX'S RESTAURANT CHICAGO / MAX'S RESTAURANT CUISINE OF THE PHILIPPINES (Retail Food Establishment)
- MAAZ TAX SERVICE LLC (Limited Business License)
- DOLLAR STOP PLUS (Tobacco)
- TAMALES MI CHULA (Retail Food Establishment)
- L & P LIQUORS INC (Tavern)
- Bliss Shop (Tobacco)
- GAMBLERS (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 11
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 4
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 109
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 99
- Snow – Uncleared Sidewalk Complaint — 98
- Ice and Snow Removal Request — 56
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 52