Chicago Lawn · 2024-08
Chicago Lawn permit value drops 24% despite modest uptick in filings
Chicago Lawn logged 32 permits in August, up three from July, but their combined value fell from $2.4 million to $1.8 million. Most of that paperwork—24 permits—came through the express program, typically smaller-scale work that doesn't move the dollar needle much. Three sign permits and three renovation jobs rounded out the month. No new businesses opened or closed, and service-request data wasn't available.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 32 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,819,056 |
| New business licenses | 23 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1683 |
| Reported crimes | 486 |
| Violent crimes | 179 |
| Failed food inspections | 5 |
New businesses
- TROY MART (Limited Business License)
- LUPITA'S SNACKS (Retail Food Establishment)
- RESTORE CHICAGO (Limited Business License)
- VILLAPALOOZA INC. (Pop-Up Retail User)
- ZONA MUSICAL (Limited Business License)
- Freeway Insurance (Limited Business License)
- GUZMAN SMART SHOP (Limited Business License)
- DOLEX DOLLAR EXPRESS INC (Limited Business License)
- QUICK WASH (Regulated Business License)
- GOLDEN MOTORS SALE LLC (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 24
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 3
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 3
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 2
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 203
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 129
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 105
- Street Light Out Complaint — 91
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 89