City In Review: Chicago

Belmont Cragin · 2024-08

Belmont Cragin permit value drops 30% to $810k

Belmont Cragin pulled 47 permits in August, up slightly from July's 44, but total value fell 30% to $810,347. Most of the activity was routine—38 permits came through the express program, typically used for minor repairs and alterations. Five renovation permits and two for elevator equipment rounded out the month. No new businesses opened or closed, and other categories stayed quiet.

By the numbers

Building permits47
Declared construction value$810,347
New business licenses48
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1788
Reported crimes384
Violent crimes100
Failed food inspections8

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