City In Review: Chicago

Auburn Gresham · 2025-07

Auburn Gresham permit value surges to $35.3 million

Permit values in Auburn Gresham jumped to $35.3 million in July, up more than tenfold from June's $3 million. The neighborhood processed 54 permits, down 18% from the previous month. Forty-five of those permits came through the express permit program, with five renovation projects rounding out most of the rest. No new business licenses were issued and no businesses closed during the month.

By the numbers

Building permits54
Declared construction value$35,331,867
New business licenses26
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1951
Reported crimes627
Violent crimes211
Failed food inspections1

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