Brighton Park · 2024-08
Brighton Park permit value drops 58% to $288k
Brighton Park issued 20 permits in August, down from 28 the month before, with total valuation falling to roughly $288,000—a 58% drop from July's $681,000. Thirteen of those permits came through the express program. Graffiti removal led 311 requests with 273 calls, followed by 82 complaints about open hydrants. Crime dropped 23%, from 246 incidents to 189, with violent offenses down 21%. No new businesses opened or closed. Three restaurants failed inspections, one fewer than July.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 20 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $287,672 |
| New business licenses | 23 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1113 |
| Reported crimes | 189 |
| Violent crimes | 74 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- EMELDA ESTHER MORALES ARROYO (Peddler License)
- SPUTNIK COFFEE COMPANY (Retail Food Establishment)
- THE SILVER SPOON DESSERT CO. (Pop-Up Retail User)
- THE ZEMSKY CORP (Limited Business License)
- DULCELANDIA DEL SOL (Limited Business License)
- ROAD RANGER #187 (Filling Station)
- Rosales Golden Tigers Tkd Inc (Children's Services Facility License)
- ESPORTA FITNESS (Regulated Business License)
- TROPICAL OPTICAL CORP. (Limited Business License)
- ROAD RANGER #187 (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 13
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 4
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 273
- Open Fire Hydrant Complaint — 82
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 77
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 75
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 53