Burnside · 2024-07
Burnside permit value jumps 2,735% to $113k
Two permits in July totaled $113,398, up from $4,000 the month before—a 2,735% spike. One was filed through the express permit program, the other for renovation work. Service requests climbed 58%, driven mostly by tree emergencies (39 calls) and tree debris cleanups (20). Violent crime ticked up from 7 incidents to 12. Overall crime held roughly steady at 29 cases, down one from June. No new business licenses or closures.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 2 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $113,398 |
| New business licenses | 1 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 160 |
| Reported crimes | 29 |
| Violent crimes | 12 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- Advocate Sleep Center- Chicago (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 1
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Emergency — 39
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 20
- Street Light Out Complaint — 17
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 11
- Weed Removal Request — 9