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 permits | 27 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $8,753,390 |
| New business licenses | 17 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 777 |
| Reported crimes | 321 |
| Violent crimes | 133 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- WILLIAMS REHAB SERVICES LLC (Regulated Business License)
- GEO REENTRY SERVICES, LLC (Limited Business License)
- LIMONI BELLI PIZZERIA AND COCKTAIL BAR (Mobile Food License)
- FORT MANER (Limited Business License)
- DESTINY'S WATER ICE COMPANY (Mobile Food License)
- MEDITERRANEAN STOP (Mobile Food License)
- CC & D Holdings Corp. (Regulated Business License)
- THE HATCHERY (Food - Shared Kitchen)
- UNCLE EARL'S BBQ (Special Event Food)
- Tata hair braiding (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 10
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 10
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 3
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 2
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 85
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 51
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 45
- Sidewalk Inspection Request — 43
- Weed Removal Request — 42