City In Review: Chicago

Auburn Gresham · 2025-02

Auburn Gresham permit value drops by half

Auburn Gresham pulled 29 permits in February, down from 42 the month before. Permit value fell 51% to $417k. Most of the activity—24 permits—came through the express program, which handles routine work. The neighborhood also saw two demolition permits and two renovation jobs. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.

By the numbers

Building permits29
Declared construction value$416,754
New business licenses16
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1125
Reported crimes434
Violent crimes137
Failed food inspections8

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