City In Review: Chicago

Archer Heights · 2025-11

Archer Heights permit value hits $3.2M despite fewer filings

Seven permits totaled $3.2 million in November, up 214% from October's $1 million—even though permit count dropped from ten to seven. That's $450k per permit on average, versus $101k the month before. Renovation work accounted for three permits; two each went to express-program jobs and signage. No new businesses opened or closed, and service requests stayed at zero.

By the numbers

Building permits7
Declared construction value$3,176,382
New business licenses12
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests392
Reported crimes69
Violent crimes16
Failed food inspections0

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