City In Review: Chicago

East Garfield Park · 2024-10

East Garfield Park permit count jumps 80% to 27

East Garfield Park pulled 27 permits in October, up from 15 the month before—but their combined value dropped 56% to $8.75 million. Express permits and renovation work tied for first place with ten each. Crime fell 17%, with violent offenses down 20%. Graffiti removal topped the 311 list at 85 requests, followed by garbage cart issues and abandoned vehicles. No new businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits27
Declared construction value$8,753,390
New business licenses17
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests777
Reported crimes321
Violent crimes133
Failed food inspections1

New businesses

Top permit types

Top 311 request types

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