City In Review: Chicago

Avalon Park · 2024-09

Avalon Park permit value drops 46% to $293k

Permit count held steady at 21 in September, but total value fell nearly half—from $544k to $293k. Most permits came through the express program (15). Residents filed 33 requests for tree debris cleanup, 27 for dead animal pickup, and 26 for busted streetlights. Violent crime ticked up slightly (29 from 26), while overall crime dropped 6%. Four food establishments failed inspections after zero the prior month. No new businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits21
Declared construction value$293,278
New business licenses6
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests393
Reported crimes81
Violent crimes29
Failed food inspections4

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