City In Review: Chicago

Brighton Park · 2025-01

Brighton Park permit value jumps to $1.65 million

Brighton Park pulled 30 permits in January, more than double December's count, with total value hitting $1.65 million—up 454% from the prior month. Eighteen were express permits, six for signs. Residents filed 1,041 service requests, a 15% climb, with graffiti removal leading at 346 calls. Crime dropped 23%, including a 37% fall in violent offenses. No new businesses opened or closed. Two food establishments failed inspections.

By the numbers

Building permits30
Declared construction value$1,652,020
New business licenses14
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1041
Reported crimes149
Violent crimes43
Failed food inspections2

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