City In Review: Chicago

Belmont Cragin · 2024-10

Belmont Cragin permit value jumps to $1.5M

Permit value in Belmont Cragin climbed 54% to $1.5 million in October, even as the count dropped from 39 to 34. Twenty of those permits came through the express program, with another eleven for renovations and alterations. No new business licenses were filed, and no businesses closed. The uptick in dollar value suggests a few pricier projects drove the month's activity.

By the numbers

Building permits34
Declared construction value$1,525,364
New business licenses39
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1491
Reported crimes394
Violent crimes115
Failed food inspections7

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