Archer Heights · 2025-05
Archer Heights sees $1.6M in permits despite fewer filed
Archer Heights logged eight permits in May worth $1.6 million—three times April's total dollar value, even as permit volume fell 62%. Five were fast-tracked express permits; two covered renovation work. No businesses opened or closed. Residents filed 615 service requests, led by 144 graffiti removal calls, 83 parking enforcement reviews, and 72 vehicle sticker complaints. Violent crime rose from 19 incidents to 26. Three food spots failed health inspections, up from one in April.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 8 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,613,360 |
| New business licenses | 13 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 615 |
| Reported crimes | 81 |
| Violent crimes | 26 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- EDUARDO MARQUEZ (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- Novolex Bagcraft, Inc. (Manufacturing Establishments)
- CITGO GAS (Filling Station)
- CRJ CABINETS INC. (Regulated Business License)
- Walgreens # 05867 (Tobacco)
- HMS ENVIOS & SERVICIOS, INC. (Limited Business License)
- CRJ CABINETS INC. (Limited Business License)
- BURLINGTON NORTHERN & SANTA FE (Regulated Business License)
- CITGO GAS (Tobacco)
- CITGO GAS (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 5
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 144
- Finance Parking Code Enforcement Review — 83
- City Vehicle Sticker Violation — 72
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 42
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 29