Avondale · 2024-04
Avondale residents request 437 lead test kits
Avondale residents asked for 437 water lead test kits in April, the most common 311 request. Graffiti removal came in second with 277 calls. The neighborhood saw seven permits totaling $574,203—three renovations, two demolitions, an express permit, and one elevator job. Crime reports reached 191, including 32 violent incidents. Two food spots failed inspections.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 7 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $574,203 |
| New business licenses | 28 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1819 |
| Reported crimes | 191 |
| Violent crimes | 32 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- HOME BAKERY & FESTIVALS-DUMPLING HOUSE (Special Event Food)
- DAYGLOW HAIR LOUNGE (Limited Business License)
- CIRCLE K (Tobacco)
- VALVOLINE INSTANT OIL CHANGE (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- DANIEL CARMONA (Peddler License)
- JESSY'S CLEANING SERVICES (Regulated Business License)
- Bud and Rita's (Limited Business License)
- CIRCLE K (Retail Food Establishment)
- RJ LIQUORS (Tobacco)
- CHICAGO HAIR CUT (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 3
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 2
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Water Lead Test Kit Request — 437
- Graffiti Removal Request — 277
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 180
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 132
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 70