City In Review: Chicago

Avondale · 2024-10

Avondale permit value drops 34% in October

Permit value in Avondale fell to $2.1 million in October, down from $3.2 million the month before. The 31 permits pulled were mostly express permits (14) and renovation work (9). Graffiti removal requests led service requests at 249, with tree trims (97) and rodent complaints (70) trailing. Crime ticked up slightly to 218 incidents, while violent offenses dipped one case to 55. Food inspection failures dropped from four to one.

By the numbers

Building permits31
Declared construction value$2,118,615
New business licenses24
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1257
Reported crimes218
Violent crimes55
Failed food inspections1

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