Chicago Lawn · 2024-11
Chicago Lawn permit activity drops 29% in November
Chicago Lawn issued 34 permits in November, down from 48 the month before. Permit value slipped 14% to about $763,000. More than two-thirds of the permits—23 out of 34—came through the city's express program, which handles smaller jobs. The neighborhood also logged seven sign permits, three renovation jobs, and one elevator permit.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 34 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $762,930 |
| New business licenses | 21 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1245 |
| Reported crimes | 377 |
| Violent crimes | 140 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- TAQUERIA MI LINDO MARAVATIO , INC. (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- WASH SMART LAUNDRY (Regulated Business License)
- ADVANCED AP (Retail Food Establishment)
- JUNIORS AUTO GARAGE (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- SHELL GAS STATION (Retail Food Establishment)
- SHELL GAS STATION (Filling Station)
- SHELL GAS STATION (Tobacco)
- ADVANCED AP (Filling Station)
- KIDS ACADEMY, LLC (Children's Services Facility License)
- Illinois Mtg and tax services (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 23
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 7
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 3
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 271
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 95
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 80
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 75
- Street Light Out Complaint — 61