Albany Park · 2026-03
Albany Park permit value jumps to $1.6M
Permit valuations in Albany Park shot up 440% from February, hitting $1.6 million on roughly the same number of permits (18 vs. 17). Ten of those came through the express permit program. New licenses went to seven businesses, including Whipple Mini Mart (tobacco) and Laundry Day, down sharply from 18 the prior month. Residents filed 1,352 service requests, up 39%, with potholes leading the way at 223. Crime rose 13% overall to 166 incidents, though violent offenses dipped slightly to 48.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 18 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,593,071 |
| New business licenses | 7 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1352 |
| Reported crimes | 166 |
| Violent crimes | 48 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- WHIPPLE MINI MART (Tobacco)
- LAUNDRY DAY (Regulated Business License)
- MATTA'S TRUCKING (Limited Business License)
- NORTH RIVER COMMISSION (Regulated Business License)
- SHERWIN WILLIAMS AUTOMOTIVE FINISHES CORP.#9306 (Limited Business License)
- KEYLESS REMOTE4U (Limited Business License)
- GC ROOFING, LLC (Regulated Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 10
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 7
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 223
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 149
- Graffiti Removal Request — 142
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 93
- Yard Waste Pick-Up Request — 59